working on getting confirmed numbers on fatalities. people are trying to assess how bad the situation is. >> i can't imagine the chaos that's going on in those cities at the moment. my heart really goes out to those people. >> we'll continue to stay in touch with you as we get information. derek, thank you. cnn journalist manesh shrestha joined us earlier. he described to my colleague natalie allen the damage and chaos that he saw. listen. >> reporter: i came to one hospital and there were four dead bodies that were brought because of earthquake and there were dozens of people being treated out in the open. the casualty will become bigger, it will be higher now. and i was turned away because i ne needed some stitches. because they were too busy with