Nepal's Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, on Saturday visited the affected regions, acknowledging the extensive damage. In response, the government has mobilised the Nepal Army, Nepali Sentinel, and the Armed Police Force to conduct rescue operations via helicopters.
Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge also said that he was "deeply saddened" by the huge loss of life and property in the massive earthquake that rattled Turkey and nearby areas.