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Earthquake measuring 6.7 jolts Northeast India

Manipur bore the brunt of the temblor, which struck at 4.35 am with its epicentre at Tamenglong district.

By :  vittal shastri
Update: 2016-01-10 12:34 GMT
Many buildings collapsed in Tamenglong while several others in Imphal, including the market complex, developed cracks. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had spoken to Home Minister Rajnath Singh, who is in Assam, and asked him to oversee the situation arising due to the earthquake.
Nearly 20 persons were injured in Guwahati and other areas in Assam due to the earthquake, Assam Commissioner and Secretary (Disaster Management) Pramod Kumar Tiwari said. Officials said at least 30 buildings have developed cracks.
People ran out of their homes looking for safe places in Mizoram capital Aizwal and the quake was also felt in other parts of the state. Lalchuailova, a resident of Aizawl, said that it was the strongest earthquake he had ever experienced during his 50 years.
Two National Disaster Response Force teams were air lifted from Guwahati to Imphal. The NDMA said it was co-ordinating with the state governments, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Defence, NDRF, Ministry of Telecom and other concerned Government departments and agencies for search & rescue and relief.
Jolted from their sleep, people ran out of their houses in panic. Many buildings collapsed in Tamenglong while several others in Imphal, including the market complex, developed cracks, sources said. Electricity connection was cut off in the state soon after the quake.
Damage to a few buildings, residential units and Government offices have been reported, including damage to a six storey building in Imphal.
Manipur bore the brunt of the temblor, which struck at 4.35 am with its epicentre at Tamenglong district at a depth of 17 km below the ground.
At least five persons were killed and over 50 injured as a strong 6.7 magnitude earthquake with epicentre in Manipur hit the northeastern region on Monday, causing damage to many buildings and spreading panic.
Manipur bore the brunt of the temblor, which struck at 4.35 am with its epicentre at Tamenglong district.

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