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There were 34 aftershocks in the two days since the massive earthquake in Nepal occurred on Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences informed on Sunday. The last of the aftershocks, reported at 12:39 pm on Sunday, was the most severe one of all aftershocks at 6.9 magnitude.

IMD’s Weather Forecasting Center has also predicted fairly widespread rain or thundershower activity over Nepal during the next 24 hours, an official release informed. The activity is most likely to become widespread on April 27 and 28 with possibility of isolated heavy thunderstorm activity, particularly over eastern part of Nepal. Similar weather is also predicted for Kathmandu.

Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim would also experience fairly widespread rain or thundershower activity during next three days with possibility of isolated heavy thunderstorm. Scattered thunderstorm activity over Bihar and isolated over East Uttar Pradesh would also occur during next two to three days.

Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan advised people to keep calm and reassure others and not to spread rumours, in a separate statement here on Sunday. He urged people to believe in reports based only on government advisories on earthquakes.

The IMD, which has been regularly monitoring seismic activity in the region, issued the following advisory on Sunday as more aftershocks are likely to strike.

List of aftershocks of earthquake that occurred in Nepal on April 25:

During an earthquake:

· Keep calm and reassure others.

· During the event, the safest place is an open space, away from the buildings.

· If you are indoors, take cover under a desk, table, bed or doorways and against inside wall.

· Stay away from glass panes, windows or outside doors.

· Do not rush to go out of the building, where there are large number of people to avoid stampede.

· If you are outside, move away from building and utility wires.

· Once in the open, stay there till the vibrations stops.

· Do not use candles, matches or open flames.

After an earthquake:

· Do not spread and do not believe rumors.

· Keep stock of drinking water, foodstuff and first-aid equipment in accessible place.

· Turn on your transistor or television to get the latest information/bulletins and aftershock warnings.

· Be prepared for aftershocks as these may strike.

· Close the valve of kitchen gas stove, if it is on. If it is closed, do not open. Do not use open flames.

· Do not operate electric switches or appliances, if gas leaks are suspected.

· Check water pipes, electric lines and fittings. If damaged, shut off the main valves. Do not touch live wires of electricity.