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Taiwan Earthquake: 9 people have died and many buildings have also been damaged in the devastating earthquake that occurred in Taiwan on Wednesday (03-04-2024). It has also come to light that about 70 laborers are trapped in two mines here. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed solidarity with the earthquake affected people of Taiwan. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has thanked PM Modi for his support in ‘challenging times’.
‘Grateful for the support’
President Tsai posted on social media platform ‘X’, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are very grateful for your kind words and support in these challenging times. “The solidarity shown by you means a lot to the people of Taiwan as we all work rapidly to normalize the situation.”
PM Modi expressed grief
PM Modi said in a post on ‘X’, “Deeply saddened by the death of people due to earthquake in Taiwan. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families and we pray for the speedy recovery of those injured.” He said, “We stand in solidarity with the people of Taiwan as they cope with the aftermath of the earthquake and Are trying to recover from this.
The India Taipei Association also expressed condolences
The India Taipei Association has also expressed its condolences to the earthquake victims. India established the ‘India Taipei Association’ in Taipei in 1995 with the aim of promoting dialogue between the two sides and facilitating trade, tourism and cultural exchanges. India-Taipei Association is authorized to provide all consular and passport services. In 1995 itself, Taiwan also established the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in Delhi
The earthquake in Taiwan was not 7.2 on the Richter scale, but even stronger than this; America gave report
The earthquake that occurred in Taiwan this Wednesday morning was the strongest in the last 25 years. During this time, such strong earthquake tremors were felt in Taiwan that buildings started swinging like a swing. Buildings and highways were damaged in this. So far, 9 deaths have been reported. Due to the earthquake, 70 miners are trapped in two stone mines and people were evacuated from the windows of damaged buildings. More than 900 people are said to be injured in this earthquake. The intensity of the earthquake was initially reported as 7.2. But according to American reports it was even faster.
According to the US Geological Survey, the intensity of the earthquake was measured at 7.4. Its center was about 35 kilometers south-southwest of Hualien. The National Parliament Building and a section of the main airport south of Taipei were moderately damaged. This Parliament building is in a school built before the Second World War. Traffic almost came to a standstill due to landslides and falling debris in tunnels and highways in the mountainous region near the east coast. Train service was suspended across the island and subway service in Taipei was also temporarily closed. The population of the island country is 2.3 crore.
The person said he saw the earthquake with his own eyes
Hsien Hsien Keng, who lives in a five-story building in Taipei, said, “I have grown up with such tremors, but today for the first time I started crying out of fear.” I got up with. I have never felt such strong tremors.” Taiwan’s National Fire Agency said nine people died in the earthquake that occurred around 8 a.m. Local newspaper ‘United Daily News’ reported that three hikers were killed when a rock fell on them in Taroko National Park and the driver of a van also died when a large stone fell on it in the same area. According to official figures, 934 people have been injured. He said that 50 people who had gone to the national park in a minibus have lost contact due to communication disruption after the earthquake.
The intensity of the earthquake was 7.4
The earthquake and aftershocks have caused 24 landslides and damaged 35 roads, bridges and tunnels. Taiwan’s earthquake monitoring agency reported that the earthquake’s magnitude was 7.2, while according to the US Geological Survey, the earthquake’s intensity was measured at 7.4. The chaos that broke out on the island immediately after the earthquake soon returned to normal because in Taiwan, people are trained in schools and other places to deal with such situations and notices are sent through media and mobile phones. Stephen Gao, a seismologist and professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, said Taiwan’s preparations are among the most advanced in the world, including strict building construction standards and a world-class seismology network. By afternoon the situation had returned to normal and Beitou, a northern suburb of Taipei, saw crowded subways and people going to work.
China also felt earthquake shocks
According to Chinese media, earthquake tremors were also felt in China’s financial capital Shanghai and the southeast coast. The distance between China and Taiwan is about 160 kilometers. At the same time, Japan’s Meteorological Agency said that a 30 cm high tsunami wave was seen on Yonaguni Island 15 minutes after the earthquake. Small waves also occurred on Ishigaki and Miyako islands. However, all warnings in the area were withdrawn on Wednesday afternoon. Hualien had previously experienced earthquakes in 2018, in which 17 people died and a historic hotel was destroyed. The most severe earthquake in Taiwan in recent years occurred on September 21, 1999, with a magnitude of 7.7. 2400 people died in this. About one lakh people were injured
70 workers trapped in two coal mines after powerful earthquake in Taiwan, information created panic
70 workers are trapped in two coal mines after a powerful earthquake in Taiwan. This information has created an uproar in Taiwan. Taiwanese officials say 70 miners are trapped in two mines after a powerful earthquake struck the island, the Associated Press reports. Taiwan’s National Fire Agency says the incident took place in Hualien County, where the miners were trapped in two coal mines after a powerful earthquake struck the island this morning. Of these, 64 people are trapped in one mine and 6 people are trapped in the other coal mine.
After this information came to light, the Taiwan authority is trying to provide relief to the miners. But there is no news of success yet. According to the information, relief and rescue work may take time. Workers may be buried in the mine. No one has any information yet about his condition.
9 deaths so far in Taiwan earthquake
The earthquake that struck Taiwan early Wednesday is being viewed as the most powerful earthquake in a quarter century. So far nine people have died in this. While more than 750 people are injured. People had to climb out of the windows of damaged buildings and train service was halted across the island. A tsunami warning was issued, but it was later lifted. The earthquake was centered on rural hills on the coast of Hualien County, where some buildings leaned at severe angles, collapsing their ground floors.
Tiles fell from old buildings about 150 kilometers from the capital of Taipei. Schools immediately sent their students to the playgrounds wearing yellow safety helmets. Some children covered themselves with textbooks to protect themselves from falling objects as the earthquake continued.
Bus filled with 50 passengers still missing during earthquake in Taiwan, investigating agencies surprised
Taipei: A bus filled with 50 passengers is still missing during the earthquake in Taiwan. No one has any information about this. Taiwan’s security agencies have also been surprised by this. Taiwanese authorities have said they have lost contact with 50 people traveling on a minibus after a powerful earthquake knocked out phone networks. That’s why there is great worry. There is deep concern about where and in what condition those people are and whether they are safe.
Let us tell you that a powerful earthquake occurred in Taiwan early today, due to which the entire island shook. Many skyscrapers have also been damaged due to the earthquake. Taiwan Central Meteorological Administration said that strong earthquake tremors were felt in Taiwan’s capital Taipei on Wednesday morning. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a tsunami warning after the earthquake. Japan says the first wave of tsunami has hit its two southern islands. Japan has issued a tsunami warning for the southern island group of Okinawa. Also, action has been started to displace people.
The intensity of the earthquake was 7.5
According to seismologists, the intensity of the earthquake in Taiwan has been measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale. The earthquake in Taiwan was so powerful that the tremors were felt as far as Shanghai. Chinese media says that earthquake tremors were also felt in Fuzhou, Xiamen, Xuanzhou and Ningde of China. However, there is no news of any major damage so far.
