In the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that struck Taiwan’s capital city, Taipei, on April 3, social media platforms were flooded with dramatic footage capturing the intensity of the disaster. One such video went viral and depicted a man trapped in a rooftop swimming pool as heavy earthquake waves pushed him around. Despite the unsettling circumstances, the man remained composed and did not shift from his spot.
The footage was filmed in Taipei and confirmed by the BBC. Another video emerged on social media showing water cascading down a skyscraper like a waterfall during the earthquake. The visuals captured the intensity of the disaster and its effects on different structures. According to reports, this earthquake is considered one of the most powerful to hit Taiwan in 25 years, with authorities cautioning about potential aftershocks in the coming days.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for those who lost their lives in the Taiwan earthquake through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). He extended India’s solidarity to the resilient people of Taiwan as they cope with the aftermath of the disaster and work towards recovery. The earthquake in Taiwan is reported to be one of the strongest since 1999 when it claimed over 2,400 lives.
