Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga all help after an earthquake, measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale, damaged several residential buildings, churches and roads in Mizoram’s Champhai district on Monday
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The quake, whose epicentre was at Zokhawthar on the India-Myanmar border, shook the State at 4.10 a.m. The tremors were also felt in other parts of the State and Manipur besides Myanmar.
This was the third quake in Mizoram within a week. The State experienced a 4.6-magnitude quake on June 18 followed by another of 5.1 magnitude on June 21 evening.
Mr. Zoramthanga said there were no reports of casualties.
“Two earthquakes rocked #Mizoram within a span of 12 hours. Damage assessment undertaken by MLA concerned and district administration. Fortunately, no casualties reported so far. Thanking the Hon’ble Prime Minister and Hon’ble Home Minister for their assurance of support,” he tweeted.
Mr. Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah called up Mr. Zoramthanga in the morning and took stock of the situation.
“Spoke to the Chief Minister of Mizoram, Shri @ZoramthangaCM Ji on the situation in the wake of the earthquake there. Assured all possible support from the Centre,” Mr. Modi tweeted.
“I have spoken to Shri @ZoramthangaCM ji, Chief Minister of Mizoram, to review the situation after the quake. I assured him all possible support from the Central government. Praying for everyone’s safety and well-being,” tweeted Mr. Shah.
District officials said residential houses, church buildings, community halls, historical structures, the immigration checkpost building at Zokhawthar and a school were partially damaged. Some roads have also developed cracks.
