Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed condolences on Wednesday after a deadly earthquake killed 69 people in the central Philippines. The 6.9-magnitude tremor struck Cebu province Tuesday night with Bogo City suffering the highest casualties at 30 deaths. Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro reported fatalities across multiple towns as collapsed structures crushed victims beneath debris.
Search teams continue operations amid expectations of rising casualties while authorities document over 600 aftershocks since the initial quake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology recorded the seismic event at 5 kilometers with tremors felt across neighboring provinces. Modi expressed solidarity with affected communities through social media while extending sympathies to bereaved families and wishes for injured survivors.
Search teams continue operations amid expectations of rising casualties while authorities document over 600 aftershocks since the initial quake. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology recorded the seismic event at 5 kilometers with tremors felt across neighboring provinces. Modi expressed solidarity with affected communities through social media while extending sympathies to bereaved families and wishes for injured survivors.
