Earthquake in Japan, Taiwan Live Updates: PM Modi extends condolences to Taiwan quake victims

 

Earthquake in Japan, Taiwan Live Updates: PM Modi extends condolences to Taiwan quake victims

A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on Wednesday, causing widespread devastation and claiming at least four lives. The earthquake, which occurred at 1:41 p.m. local time, also injured over 50 people and left several buildings damaged.

 

According to reports, the earthquake was felt in Shanghai and several provinces along China’s southeastern coast, as well as in southern Japan. Taiwan, situated along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is prone to seismic activity due to its location on the convergence of several tectonic plates.

 


In response to the disaster, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his condolences to the victims of the earthquake in Taiwan and offered assistance to the affected areas. The Taiwanese government has mobilized rescue teams to search for survivors trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings.

 

Among the casualties were three individuals who were part of a group of seven on an early-morning hike through the hills surrounding the city. They were tragically crushed to death by boulders dislodged by the earthquake.

 


The city of Hualien, located near the epicenter of the earthquake, bore the brunt of the disaster, with at least 26 buildings collapsing in the area. Rescue efforts are currently underway to extricate approximately 20 individuals who remain trapped under the debris.

 

The earthquake has disrupted transportation services in the region, with train and flight services suspended until further notice. Authorities have also issued tsunami warnings, although they have since been lifted.

 

The Taiwanese government has urged residents to remain vigilant and take precautions against aftershocks, which are common after a major earthquake. The full extent of the damage caused by the earthquake is still being assessed, and rescue operations are ongoing to ensure the safety of those affected by the disaster.



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