- Last Update 2024-11-05 15:27:00
Death toll in Morocco-quake surpasses 2000
The death toll in the strong earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that struck central Morocco, has exceeded 2,000 people and caused severe damage in several areas.
Residents rushed into the streets when the quake struck at 23:11 local time (22:11 GMT) on Friday.
"Violent" tremors were felt in several areas of the country from Casablanca to Marrakesh, where many buildings have been destroyed or severely damaged.
The country's royal palace has declared three days of national mourning.
The epicentre was in the High Atlas Mountains, 71km (44 miles) south-west of Marrakesh.
Many people are still believed to be under the rubble and rescue efforts are under way. Several bodies have already been recovered.
(BBC)
-
Still No Comments Posted.
- October 26, 2024 - 434 - 0
NPP wins Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabaha election
The National People’s Power (NPP) won the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election by returning 15members from a total of 30 representatives in the council, today.
- October 26, 2024 - 254 - 0
SLR to resume northern line train operations
The Sri Lanka Railways would resume services in the northern line track tomorrow by initially running two trains.
- November 1, 2024 - 226 - 0
Northern Province’s Palali-Achchuveli road reopens after 30 years
The Palali-Achchuveli main road in the Northern Province was reopened today (Nov 01) after being closed for over 30 years, following a directive from President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
- October 29, 2024 - 223 - 0
Housemaid gets off with pilot’s baggage at BIA
A housemaid who stole a pilot’s baggage at the Bandaranaike International Airport was arrested within three hours after the robbery today, Police said.
Related Articles
ANFREL Launches Observation Mission
- 05/11/2024 - 11 - 0
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Multiple Provinces
- 05/11/2024 - 10 - 0
Court of Appeal upholds prison sentence for ex-Deputy Minister
- 05/11/2024 - 23 - 0
Leave Comments