At least about nine people have been killed and over 700 others have been injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Capital Taipei. An estimated 50 people at this moment are still said to be missing.

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At least about nine people have been killed and over 700 others have been injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Capital Taipei. An estimated 50 people at this moment are still said to be missing

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At least about nine people have been killed and over 700 others have been injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Capital Taipei. An estimated 50 people at this moment are still said to be missing. Watch in for more details!

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Taiwan Earthquake: A powerful earthquake of 7.2 magnitude earthquake jolted the Islands capital of Tapei. The earthquake has prompted tsunami warnings in the self-ruled island parts of Southern Japan and Philippines. The strongest tremor to hit Taiwan in at least 25 years caused massive landslides in the eastern mountainous county of Hualien. Watch in for more details!

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An Indian national living in Taiwan has recounted the horror&nbsp;after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook Taiwan's eastern coast, and said that it was an "scary" moment.

Notably, the quake that hit the island nation claimed at least four lives and injured more than 900 people.

Sana Hashmi, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at the Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation, reportedly witnessed the natural calamity while in Taipei. While reflecting on the incident, Hashmi described the harrowing moments and the swift response from authorities. Hashmi commended the Indian authorities in Taiwan for their efforts in ensuring the safety of nationals.

In a conversation with ANI news agency, Hashmi reportedly said, "I'm also reading in the news that we might also see and experience aftershocks with greater intensity in the coming days. So I think the government is definitely preparing for it, and people are also prepared. This might also happen and there's a lot of awareness that is being spread right now. WhatsApp groups are being activated... The government is being very, very active in disseminating information."&nbsp;

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There was a devastation in Hualien where buildings collapsed.

While narrating the experience, Hashmi said that people were "definitely a little scared and there was an atmosphere of fear."

However, she continued by saying that despite everything, people are resilient and continues to remain calm.

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Efforts to assist Indian nationals in Taiwan continued and the Indian Taipei Association issued advisories and helplines for support.

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The quake's epicenter, located in the Pacific Ocean, triggered varying intensity levels across Taiwan.&nbsp;

Speaking over the aftershocks of the quake, Hashmi noted, "I think we are experiencing aftershocks this morning, and according to news or even our own experience now....We are not sure if they're actually aftershocks or we are just feeling dizzy. But definitely, there are aftershocks. They're very strong aftershocks. And I'm also reading in the news that we might also see and experience aftershocks with greater intensity in the coming days. So I think the government is definitely preparing for it, and people are also prepared."&nbsp;

"Actually before this, we generally receive a message before any national calamity happens and even before earthquake has been a few seconds before, but this time, a lot of people didn't receive it. So a lot of people are asking questions about the effectiveness of such alerts. So we are not seeing it yet. But, of course, there are casualties, sadly," she added.

Moreover, two Indians (a male and a female) have been reported as missing following the earthquake. They were last sighted near Taroko Gorge, in close proximity to the epicentre. Currently, search efforts are in progress to locate them.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Indian national living in Taiwan has recounted the horror after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook Taiwan's eastern coast, and said that it was an "scary" moment.

An Indian national living in Taiwan has recounted the horror after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale shook Taiwan's eastern coast, and said that it was an "scary" moment. Notably, the quake that hit the island nation claimed at least four lives and injured more than 900 people. Sana Hashmi, an Indian postdoctoral fellow at the Taiwan Asia Exchange Foundation, reportedly witnessed the natural calamity while in Taipei. While reflecting on the incident, Hashmi described the harrowing moments and the swift response from authorities. Hashmi commended the Indian authorities in Taiwan for their efforts in ensuring the safety of nationals. In a conversation with ANI news agency, Hashmi reportedly said, "I'm also reading in the news that we might also see and experience aftershocks with greater intensity in the coming days. So I think the government is definitely preparing for it, and people are also prepared. This might also happen and there's a lot of awareness that is being spread right now. WhatsApp groups are being activated... The government is being very, very active in disseminating information." Also Read | US: Severe storms sweep across central and eastern regions There was a devastation in Hualien where buildings collapsed. While narrating the experience, Hashmi said that people were "definitely a little scared and there was an atmosphere of fear." However, she continued by saying that despite everything, people are resilient and continues to remain calm. Also Read | Ugandan court upholds harsh anti-LGBTQ law but says some rights infringed Efforts to assist Indian nationals in Taiwan continued and the Indian Taipei Association issued advisories and helplines for support. Watch | Taiwan Earthquake: Earthquake of 7.4 magnitude jolts Taiwan, 9 dead and over 700 injured × The quake's epicenter, located in the Pacific Ocean, triggered varying intensity levels across Taiwan. Speaking over the aftershocks of the quake, Hashmi noted, "I think we are experiencing aftershocks this morning, and according to news or even our own experience now....We are not sure if they're actually aftershocks or we are just feeling dizzy. But definitely, there are aftershocks. They're very strong aftershocks. And I'm also reading in the news that we might also see and experience aftershocks with greater intensity in the coming days. So I think the government is definitely preparing for it, and people are also prepared." "Actually before this, we generally receive a message before any national calamity happens and even before earthquake has been a few seconds before, but this time, a lot of people didn't receive it. So a lot of people are asking questions about the effectiveness of such alerts. So we are not seeing it yet. But, of course, there are casualties, sadly," she added. Moreover, two Indians (a male and a female) have been reported as missing following the earthquake. They were last sighted near Taroko Gorge, in close proximity to the epicentre. Currently, search efforts are in progress to locate them. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least about nine people have been killed and over 700 others have been injured after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Taiwan's Capital Taipei.

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Thirty Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan within 24 hours, the island nation reported on Wednesday (April 3).

This was one of the highest daily counts of the aircraft this year, according to a report by AFP. 
China considers Taiwan its own territory and has never ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its control.

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Twenty of the detected aircraft crossed into the island's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's defence ministry. It further added, “Taiwan's armed forces kept an eye on the situation and employed (patrol) aircraft, navy vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the detected activities.”

 
Notably, last month, Taiwan detected 36 Chinese warplanes around the island over a 24-hour period, the highest daily count this year.

These actions have escalated since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who considers Taiwan already independent– a stance that crosses a red line for Beijing.

China deploys warplanes and naval vessels around Taiwan on a near-daily basis, and balloon flights over the island have also increased.

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Tensions between Taiwan and China continue to raise concerns in the region, as Beijing maintains its stance on reclaiming the self-governing island.

(With inputs from agencies)

Thirty Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan within 24 hours, the island nation reported on Wednesday (April 3). This was one of the highest daily counts of the aircraft this year, according to a report by AFP.

Thirty Chinese military aircraft were detected around Taiwan within 24 hours, the island nation reported on Wednesday (April 3). This was one of the highest daily counts of the aircraft this year, according to a report by AFP. China considers Taiwan its own territory and has never ruled out the use of force to bring the island under its control. Also read: Taiwan earthquake LIVE: 7 dead, over 700 injured in strongest quake in decades Twenty of the detected aircraft crossed into the island's Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), according to Taiwan's defence ministry. It further added, “Taiwan's armed forces kept an eye on the situation and employed (patrol) aircraft, navy vessels, and coastal missile systems in response to the detected activities.” Notably, last month, Taiwan detected 36 Chinese warplanes around the island over a 24-hour period, the highest daily count this year. These actions have escalated since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who considers Taiwan already independent– a stance that crosses a red line for Beijing. China deploys warplanes and naval vessels around Taiwan on a near-daily basis, and balloon flights over the island have also increased. Also read: Taiwan elections 2024: Lai Ching-te to be next president. Who is he? Taiwan's current Vice President, Lai Ching-te – who is disliked by Beijing – won the January 13 presidential election. Lai and Vice President-elect Hsiao Bi-khim of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will take office on May 20. Tensions between Taiwan and China continue to raise concerns in the region, as Beijing maintains its stance on reclaiming the self-governing island. (With inputs from agencies)

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