Millions of people across Mexico on Monday took part in 2021 National Earthquake Drill for the first time since coronavirus pandemic. The drill was carried out with the assumption of an 8.1 magnitude and a depth of 30 kilometers that took place in south of Papayo city in Guerrero near Mexico City.The drill lasted 1 hour.
A 34-year-old woman who slipped and fell from the sixth floor when the alarm sounded, died.
An Air India plane crashed into a university hostel in Ahmedabad seconds after takeoff, killing 204 people and injuring 41. One passenger, Ramesh Vishwaskumar Bucharvada, survived and is being treated.
The Boeing 787 crashed after climbing just 190 meters. The plane had issued a Mayday call but lost contact soon after. It was carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian nationals.
Indian PM Modi called the incident “heartbreaking.” UK PM Starmer and Portugal’s PM Montenegro expressed condolences, while King Charles was briefed. The victims include 169 Indians, 53 British, 7 Portuguese, and 1 Canadian.
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