PICTURES: Earthquake devastates several towns in central Italy
PA Images
The worst hit towns are believed to be Accumoli, Posta, and Arquata del Tronto, as well as Amatrice, which was the epicentre of the earthquake.
At least five people have been killed with dozens of others believed to be trapped underneath the rubble, according to Reuters.
Rescue operations are still ongoing.
Britain's foreign office released the following statement:
"An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck Central Italy during the early hours of 24 August. The earthquake was also felt in Rome. If you are in the affected area, you should follow the advice of the local authorities. If you are in Italy, Civil Protection have activated a hotline 800840840 for information. To learn more about what to do before, during, and after an earthquake visit the Protezione Civile website."
Here is what has happened so far:
- Ahmedabad makes it to the top 8 global destinations for slow travel; See the list
- Ghost shopping malls surged 59% in 2023, 16 retail centres shut across top cities
- Top-selling cars in India in April 2024 – Tata Punch continues to dominate
- Apple Let Loose event today – What to expect, where to watch the live stream and everything you need to know
- Happiest Minds Tech Q4 profit up 25% to ₹72 cr, co hopes to see growth in GenAI vertical
- Nothing Phone (2a) blue edition launched
- JNK India IPO allotment date
- JioCinema New Plans
- Realme Narzo 70 Launched
- Apple Let Loose event
- Elon Musk Apology
- RIL cash flows
- Charlie Munger
- Feedbank IPO allotment
- Tata IPO allotment
- Most generous retirement plans
- Broadcom lays off
- Cibil Score vs Cibil Report
- Birla and Bajaj in top Richest
- Nestle Sept 2023 report
- India Equity Market