Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54am on 04 Apr 2024,Thursday International
Taiwan grapples with aftermath of a magnitude 7.2 earthquake, the strongest in 25 years. At least nine dead and 1,038 injured, with 52 missing in Hualien. Relief efforts concentrate on the city, where collapsed buildings and damaged infrastructure pose challenges. Three hikers killed in Taroko National Park rock slide. Despite seismic preparedness, Taiwan caught off guard. No early warning issued. Quake triggers tsunami alerts across the region. Memories of devastating 1999 quake resurface. Multiple aftershocks recorded as rescue operations continue. Taiwan's military aids search efforts.
