The Latest On Nepal Quake

The United nations say it is releasing $15 million from central emergency fund to aid Nepal victims. Farhan Haq, the U.N. spokesman told reporters today that these funds will allow international humanitarian groups to scalleup operations and provide shelter, water and medical supplies and logistical services. He said food trucks are on there way to the affected districts outside the Katmandu valley, the distribution of the food is expected thursday. Citing government figures, Haq said an estimated 8 million people have been affected by the quake in 39 of Nepal's districts, and more than 1.4 million need food assistance, including 750,000 who live in poor quality housing. Haq said the U.N. humanitarian country team for Nepal is coordinating international relief efforts with the governments and a clearer picture of needs is expected in the next 48 hours. He said the immediate priority will be search the rescue the debris removal to find and save people.