Locals in Patna resorted to spend the night in the S.K. Children's Park in the wake of the massive earthquake that struck parts of northern India and Nepal.
The authorities ordered for the park to be open all night so that locals could find refuge in the open children's park.
"The authorities have ordered us to keep the park open all night because of the earthquake. We are here for their security," M.K. Verma, a police officer told ANI.
"The park will be open all night. Usually, it shuts at 8 P.M., but it will be open all night because of the earthquake," said Pradeep Kumar, a staff member of the park authorities.
Locals from nearby left their homes and came to the park to stay the night.
"The earthquake was felt in Patna thrice, so people are very scared. That is why they have resorted to take shelter in the park", said Pankaj.
"We are feeling unsafe in our house which is in a high-rise building nearby, which is why we are here in the park. At least here there are no big towers and buildings. We will stay here all night. Sleeping in our house is tough tonight," said Arvind Kumar, a nearby local.
Earlier on Saturday, a strong earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude of the Richter scale hit east of Pokhara in Nepal, around half way between the town and the capital Kathmandu.
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal has reportedly risen to 1500, while 32 people were killed in Bihar.
The impact of the earthquake was felt in almost all northern states in India particularly in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Sikkim and West Bengal.
