New Delhi: Minutes after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake jolted Assam on Wednesday (April 28, 2021) morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and warranted him Centre’s full assist.
“Spoke to Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal Ji regarding the earthquake in parts of the state. Assured all possible help from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the people of Assam,” mentioned PM Modi.
Spoke to Assam CM Shri @sarbanandsonwal Ji concerning the earthquake in components of the state. Assured all potential assist from the Centre. I pray for the well-being of the folks of Assam.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 28, 2021
Amit Shah mentioned, “Have spoken to the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal ji, to assess the condition in different parts of the state after an earthquake. The central government stands firmly with our sisters and brothers of Assam. Praying for everyone’s safety and well-being.”
Have spoken to the Chief Minister of Assam, Shri @sarbanandsonwal ji, to assess the situation in several components of the state after an earthquake. The central authorities stands firmly with our sisters and brothers of Assam. Praying for everybody’s security and well-being.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) April 28, 2021
The northeastern state was struck by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake at round 7:51 AM on Wednesday, 43 km West of Tezpur, as per the National Centre of Seismology.
Big earthquake hits Assam. I pray for the effectively being of all and urge everybody to keep alert. Taking updates from all districts. #earthquake
— Sarbananda Sonowal (@sarbanandsonwal) April 28, 2021
Few early photos of injury in Guwahati. pic.twitter.com/lTIGwBKIPV
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) April 28, 2021
The state additionally witnessed six aftershocks within the subsequent two hours. Strong tremors repeatedly struck different northeastern areas and the neighbouring mountainous area of Bhutan.
#WATCH Assam | A constructing in Nagaon tilts in opposition to its adjoining constructing. An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter Scale hit Sonitpur at this time. Tremors had been felt in Nagaon too. pic.twitter.com/03ljgzyBhS
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2021
6.4 magnitude earthquake in Assam, sturdy tremors in northeast, north Bengal. Some visuals from Fancy Bazar space in #Guwahati Stay secure pic.twitter.com/Zt2N3Wqbzx
— Rahul Singh (Information Commissioner) (@rahulreports) April 28, 2021
“This earthquake was the biggest I can remember, there was first a big jolt and then a smaller one,” Reuters quoted a police official as saying.Â
“Our entire multi-storied apartment has witnessed massive damage with roofs and walls caving in,” a businessman mentioned residing inÂ
#WATCH Assam | Cracks appeared on a highway in Sonitpur
as a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the area this morning. pic.twitter.com/WfP7xWGy2q— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2021
The catastrophe administration officers are presently assessing stories of destruction and casualties.
