Taiwan earthquake: The worst earthquake in 25 years occurred in Taiwan on Wednesday. The earthquake killed 10 people and injured more than 1,000. Now the news is that after this devastating earthquake in Taiwan, two Indians including a woman have gone missing. The intensity of this earthquake that occurred in Taiwan was 7.7. Due to this earthquake, 70 people are trapped at different places. Its center was 35 kilometers below the ground in Huilian.
Many multi-storey buildings collapsed
Many high-rise buildings in the capital Taipei collapsed without warning. Videos and pictures of collapse of such buildings have gone viral on social media. Electricity has been completely disrupted throughout Taiwan. Internet is down. The airport will have to be closed.
Taiwan's most devastating earthquake in 25 years
The power outages have disrupted train services across Taiwan as well as subway services in cities. This earthquake in Taiwan was the worst earthquake in the last 25 years. Earlier in 1999, more than 2,500 people were killed and more than one lakh were injured in the earthquake that occurred in Nonat County, Taiwan.
India stands with Taiwan: PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of people due to earthquake in Taiwan and said that India stands with the people of Taiwan in this hour of grief. He said on social media, “I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake in Taiwan today.