The disastrous 6.8- magnitude earthquake that occurred 72 kilometres (45 miles) southwest of tourist hotspot Marrakesh has left several dead and many injured.According to the ministry of the state, strong tremors were felt in the coastal cities of Rabat, Casablanca and Essaouira. Deadly quake has left at least 632 people and more than 329 were wounded – including 51 in critical condition, according to the reports from Moroccos Interior Ministry.The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has announced that it was one of the strongest tremors to hit that part of the North African nation in more than a century. Not since 2004 has the country seen a comparative disaster, when a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck the port city of Al Hoceima. Almost 630 people lost their lives in widespread damage.Prayers for Morocco.🤲 pic.twitter.com/w2jsp3jZID— Mr. Cliff✴️ (@YarCliff) September 9, 2023Moroccos worst earthquake of modern times was in 1960 near the western city of Agadir which killed at least 12,000 people. Reportedly, rescue teams are reportedly struggling to save lives.Meanwhile, before the commencement of the meetings of G20 Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi express grief over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco. Heres what he said:PM Modi at the G 20 Summit says “Before we start the proceedings of G20, I want to express my condolences over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco. We pray that all injured recover at the earliest. India is ready to offer all possible assistance to Morocco in this difficult time.” PM Modi also assured all type of help to the quake-hit Morocco.#WATCH | G 20 in India | PM Modi at the G 20 Summit says Before we start the proceedings of G20, I want to express my condolences over the loss of lives due to an earthquake in Morocco. We pray that all injured recover at the earliest. India is ready to offer all possible… pic.twitter.com/ZTqcg11cKI— ANI (@ANI) September 9, 2023
