Tag: Earthquake response
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Blue Mosque Damaged in Afghan Earthquake: Heritage at Risk in Mazar-e-Sharif
Overview: An Ancient Landmark Braces for the Aftermath The Blue Mosque, a revered symbol of Afghanistan’s Mazar-e-Sharif and a cornerstone of the region’s Islamic heritage, suffered damage in the recent earthquake that struck northern Afghanistan. Officials confirmed the impact on the centuries-old structure as rescuers and engineers assessed the scene amid ongoing tremors and aftershocks.…
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PNP Orders Structural Integrity Checks of Police Stations and Infrastructure After Davao Earthquakes
PNP Initiates Comprehensive Structural Integrity Inspections In the wake of powerful offshore earthquakes that rattled Davao Oriental and nearby areas, Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr., acting chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered a thorough assessment of all police stations, headquarters, and related infrastructure. The objective is to ensure structural safety…
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Davao Region: Internet and Mobile Services Remain Stable After Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake
Overview: Stability Amid a Major Quake Following the magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental, early Friday morning, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) reported that internet and cellular services remained largely stable across the Davao Region. In an advisory, DICT noted that connectivity held steady in key…