[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]Massive earthquake kills 9 in KP Authorities reported that a 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck areas of Pakistan on Tuesday killed nine people, including two women, injured over 160 people, and brought down numerous buildings.
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority KP reports that there were ten people killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including five adults, two women, and the same number of children.
According to the KP PDMA report, at least 44 persons were hurt as a result of various mishaps that happened after the earthquake. According to the study, at least 19 homes in the province have suffered partial damage.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Secretary Relief, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Department Abdul Basit and DG PDMA Sharif Hussain visited the Emergency Operation Centre. Rescue 1122 provided timely medical care to the injured and transported them to nearby hospitals, said the secretary relief.
The secretary also directed the district administration, Rescue and Civil Defence to remain alert for the relief and rescue operation. The secretary further said the PDMA is in constant touch with the district administrations and concerned institutions in all the districts.
The situation is being continuously monitored, he said, advising the citizens to report any untoward incident at helpines 1700 or 1122.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
