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The two Indians reported to have gone missing on Wednesday, after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Taiwan, were found shortly after midnight, India Taipei Association (ITA) official said on Thursday.T)..
Indian-origin PhD student Rageshnath studying in Taiwans Hualien, which was one of the most affected areas in Wednesdays quake, said that he felt like it was his last day and he feels like he got his life back..
While Taiwan is used to earthquakes, the 7.2 magnitude quake left severe damage in several cities including Hualien, the countrys capital Taipei and nearby areas..
The circular read, In view of the earthquake striking off the coast of eastern Taiwan during the early hours of Wednesday, 03 April 2024, the following emergency helpline has been set up by India Taipei Association for assistance, guidance, or clarification to all Indian nationals living in Taiwan: Mobile: 0905247906 Email: ad.ita@mea.gov.in..
An Indian-origin Taipei resident Nirzari Gupta said, Taiwan authorities quickly released advisories, people in most of the cities got an emergency earthquake alert from Taiwan government a few seconds before the main quake started and another alert for tsunami as well..
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