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OMG! Earthquake topples Buildings here!!

By:  Tupaki Desk   |   6 Feb 2016 6:33 AM GMT
OMG! Earthquake topples Buildings here!!
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A Earthquake measuring 6.4 magnitude on the Richter Scale toppled buildings in the Taiwanese city of Tainan at around 04:00 (20:00 GMT) on Friday. There are at least five aftershock.

As per initial reports, At least four people got killed and over 155 others suffered injuries. Over 220 people were rescued so far & rescue operations were going on for people trapped under collapsed buildings.

Scary scene were witnessed with high-rise building collapsing at different parts of the city. Several structures were found leaning, triggering panic among the residents.

Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou assured all possible help to the victims of the Natural Calamity. He promises temporary shelters for homeless people.

In 1999, A quake of 7.6 magnitude killed over 2,300 people in Taiwan.