Kathmandu: President Ramchandra Paudel paid a visit to the earthquake-affected Jajarkot district on Sunday. During his visit to Jajarkot Hospital, the Head of State inquired about the health status of those injured in the disaster.

Survivors appealed to the President for adequate medical care for the injured and the security of food and shelter for those affected. President Paudel assured that their needs would be addressed and he would discuss the matter with the government, according to his press advisor, Kiran Pokhrel.

The President stated, "Immediate and long-term needs of all of you will be assessed and addressed. Don't worry. I will talk to the government."

On this occasion, Jajarkot's Chief District Officer, Suresh Sunar, briefed the President on the earthquake's impact, while hospital doctors provided an overview of the condition of the injured.

President Paudel traveled to Jajarkot from Surkhet to assess the post-earthquake situation in the region. An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter in Jajarkot, occurred at 11:47 pm on Friday, causing significant casualties and property damage in the districts of the Karnali Province. So far, 157 deaths have been confirmed in the Jajarkot and Rukum West districts.

According to Pokherel, the President is scheduled to visit the district headquarters in Khalanga, the earthquake's epicenter in Ramidanda, as well as Nalgadh and Aathbiskoth of Rukum West to assess the progress of the rescue and relief efforts.

President Paudel is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Purna Bahadur Khadka, the Chief of the Army Staff, and Karnali Province lawmakers.

It is noteworthy that the President canceled his European trip, which was scheduled to take place from November 8, citing that it would be inappropriate to leave the country in the wake of the devastating earthquake.