Showing posts with label Instant News. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Instant News. Show all posts

Jan 3, 2016

6.7 magnitude Earthquake hits India North-East

Earthquake measuring 6.7 magnitude has hit Noth-East region on Monday according to various news reports.

Earthquake Measuring 6.7 Magnitude Strikes Northeast India: US Geological Survey 

The tremors could be felt in many North Eastern states including Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and some parts of Odisha and neighbouring country Bangladesh.

Quake occured at a depth of 17 Kms below the surface of the earth and lasted for approximately 1 minute.

Complete details about the extent of damage and other details are not clear yet.

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Dec 14, 2015

Melor makes landfall off Philippines coast with 95 mph speeds, thousands evacuated

Typhoom Melor locally known as Nona has struck Philippines today bringing with it heavy rain and winds reaching speeds upto 95 mph.

Hundreds and thousands of people are reported to be evacuated from the low lying areas and moved to safer places. It is approximated about 20 Typhoons pass through Philipines each year.

In 2013 too several people lost their lives due to Typhoon Haiyan which struck on Nov 2 2013 and it's effects continued till November 11 of the same month. Typhoon Melor is reported to have slammed the coastal areas and will make several landfalls across the archipelago. 

Authorities are taking all precautions putting in more relief and rescue operations and other necessities.

Typhoon threatens central Philipines, 750000 evacuated - India Today

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Dec 2, 2015

Active shooter situation in San Bernardino, 14 people killed and a suspect killed

At least 14 are dead in San Bernandino, California in active shooter situation, Latest reports indicate the shooter has been hit. Another 17 people are reportedly injured in the shooting. 

It reportedly looked like a planned mission to assault, the attack took place at a center for developmental disabilities, at the Inland Regional Center according to Police authorities.

Suspects initially attacked and made an escape after which they were waylaid at some distance from the original attack were to assailants look to be subdued by the Police, while the third is on the run.

A police officer is also reportedly injured but the injury is not life threatening.  

San Bernardino is a city 60 Kms east of California. And is the 17th largest city.

For more on this story:

Shooting in San Bernardino, California, at least 14 people reportedly killed - ABC news 

San Bernardino shooting: At least 14 people killed and one suspect killed - CNN 



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