On Tuesday, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in the Philippines, which caused havoc in many parts of the country. Due to this natural disaster, many buildings collapsed and at least 20 people died. A senior official has given this information. Details of the center and affected areas of the earthquake are not yet clear, but the initial reports have confirmed heavy losses and casualties.
The official said that earthquake tremors were so intense that many buildings, especially old structures, collapsed completely. Due to this, many people got buried under debris. This earthquake, which came after noon local time, spread panic in many areas.
The number of dead may increase
Disaster management officials of the Philippines have started immediate relief and rescue operations. Rescue teams are working day and night to evacuate the people trapped in the debris. The death toll is expected to increase, as many people are still missing. The injured have been taken to the nearest hospitals, where medical teams are engaged in their care.
Rescue and relief work started
A senior disaster management officer said, ‘The 6.9 magnitude earthquake was very powerful. Many buildings collapsed and at least 20 people lost their lives. We are intensifying rescue and relief operations in affected areas.
He also informed that electricity and communication services have been interrupted in some areas, due to which there are challenges in relief work.
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