The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed the safety of two Indian nationals who were uncontactable after the Taiwan earthquake. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that both citizens have been reached and are safe, addressing concerns about their whereabouts.
Taiwan experienced a 7.2 magnitude earthquake, resulting in 10 fatalities and leaving 38 individuals still missing. Road damage left 660 people stranded, with 1,067 suffering severe injuries. Despite the devastation, stringent building regulations and widespread public awareness mitigated the impact.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Taiwan, offering condolences to the affected families and wishing a speedy recovery for the injured. Taiwan’s outgoing President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te appreciated PM Modi’s support amid the crisis.
The earthquake briefly disrupted operations at Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, a pivotal player in the global semiconductor industry. TSMC resumed operations after inspection, alleviating concerns over potential chip supply disruptions.
