The earthquake in Morocco has caused massive devastation. So far 296 people have died. Hundreds of people are injured. A large number of people are buried under the buildings, to save them a rescue operation is being conducted.
कांपी मोरक्को की धरती, भीषण भूकंप से, कई इमारतें जमींदोज, अब तक 300 लोगों की मौत, सैकड़ों घायल
An early morning earthquake has caused massive devastation in the African country Morocco. Many buildings collapsed here after the earthquake, resulting in the death of 296 people. Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Morocco. The epicenter of the earthquake is at a depth of just 18.5 kilometers. A large number of houses have been razed to the ground. The shock came late at night when people were sleeping. There is a possibility of people being buried under the debris. Relief and rescue work is going on.
The intensity of this earthquake has been measured at 6.8 on the Richter scale. Morocco’s Interior Ministry said that at least 296 people have died due to the earthquake, while 153 are injured. The earthquake was also felt in the Moroccan coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira. Videos posted on social media show collapsed buildings, piles of debris scattered in narrow streets and a scene of devastation all around.
Due to the earthquake, debris was scattered in the narrow streets and goods fell from the shelves in people’s homes. The tremors were felt at 11 pm local time. A large number of houses have collapsed in the city of Marrakesh. After the disaster, local people started relief work.
According to media reports, the death toll from the earthquake may increase significantly. The Moroccan organization that keeps track of earthquakes has reported the intensity of the earthquake to be beyond seven. Brahim Himmi, a Marrakesh city resident, told the agency that many old buildings had collapsed due to the earthquake and that he saw ambulance after ambulance leaving the old city. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, meanwhile, has expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Morocco earthquake and said that India is ready to provide all possible help to Morocco.
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