Vanuatu earthquake

India pledges $5,00,000 relief aid to Vanuatu following 7.4 magnitude earthquake | India News

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India pledges ,00,000 relief aid to Vanuatu following 7.4 magnitude earthquake | India News

NEW DELHI: After a 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, India pledged $500,000 in relief assistance. The earthquake, centered near Vanuatu’s coast in the South Pacific Ocean, caused significant destruction and loss of life.India expressed condolences and offered support to Vanuatu’s government and people for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts. “As a … Read more

Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

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Rescuers dig for survivors of Vanuatu earthquake with no water and unclear death toll

WELLINGTON: Vanuatu’s capital was without water on Wednesday, a day after reservoirs were destroyed by a violent magnitude 7.3 earthquake that wrought havoc on the South Pacific island nation, with the number of people killed and injured expected to rise.The government’s disaster management office said early Wednesday that 14 deaths were confirmed, but hours later … Read more