Two earthquakes on 1 September killed more than 2,200 people, while aftershocks brought fresh landslides. Helicopters come in handy for aid groups, but help is patchy & slow
The area where the earthquake hit is mountainous and close to the border with Pakistan. The quake occurred at a de\pth of 10 km, German Research Center for Geosciences said.
The National Centre for Seismology said the quake struck at 12:40 am IST Sunday, at a depth of 10 km. Saturday’s tremor had jolted Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, and Islamabad, causing panic.
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According to National Center for Seismology, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km and may be followed by aftershocks. The Tibetan Plateau is seismically active due to tectonic plate collisions.
In the last 30 days, 17 earthquakes have struck Afghanistan. The country remains highly vulnerable to natural disasters, including seasonal flooding, landslides and earthquakes.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit eastern Taiwan Wednesday, the strongest in 25 years. Around two dozen of almost 50 hotel workers who had been misplaced have now been located.
SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.
Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.
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