Taiwan approves $878 million for quake relief

Taiwan approves $878 million for quake relief

Terra Daily

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Taipei (AFP) May 2, 2024

Taiwan's government on Thursday approved around $878 million for earthquake relief after a massive quake last month killed at least 17 people and damaged buildings and infrastructure. The magnitude 7.4 quake that hit the island on April 3 also injured more than 1,100 people, but strict building codes and widespread disaster readiness is credited with averting an even bigger catastrophe.

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