A man trapped inside a damaged building in New Taipei City has been rescued alive after an earthquake in eastern Taiwan. Rescue operations were carried out from collapsed buildings and people were taken to hospital. Buildings were heavily damaged in the Xindian District of New Taipei City. Rescue workers are searching for trapped people.
Announcement of helpline for Indian people
After the powerful earthquake in Taiwan, India Taipei Association has started a helpline for all Indian citizens. 0905247906 and e-mail also [email protected] Has been declared. Indian people can take help on this.
Tsunami threat averted in Japan
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, speculations of a tsunami after the earthquake in Japan have been rejected. It has been officially said that at present there is no such earthquake alert.