Indonesia Issues Tsunami Warning After Powerful Quake Hits off Aceh Provinc

[kewell333]

Hope everyone will be ok.

 

[Skyline]

8.2 after shock has happened?

 

[ULTRAVIOLET]

Indonesian govt reissue the tsunami warning..

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Certain parts of Sri Lanka felt tremors a short while ago as a result of 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Sumathra Indonesia. The department of metrology said that evacuation warnings would be issued to all coastal areas.

Tremor in Colombo | Caption Story

 

[Shardul.....the lion]

Is any damage or loss of life reported from Indonesia?

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Aftershock recorded in Sumatra

The Disaster Management Centre said that a 6.0 magnitude after-shock was recorded at Sumatra, Indonesia a short while ago. The DMC said that several aftershocks are usually felt for 30 minutes in the aftermath of a major quake.

Aftershock recorded in Sumatra | Breaking News

 

[Skyline]

Sri Lanka has opened southern express way for all vehicles free of charge...

Sri Lanka Tourism Board - All foreign tourists are removed from coastal areas...

 

[T90TankGuy]

the news channels are saying the threat has receded . its doubtful it will hit now .

 

[Lankan Ranger]

Sri Lankan Security Forces have been put on standby and equipped to assist general public, responding to any emergency situation.


Standard tsunami alert in Indian Ocean: No reason to panic

Standard tsunami alert in Indian Ocean: No reason to panic

Standard tsunami alerts were issued at Andaman, Nicobar islands and the Andhra and Tamil-Nadu states of Indian following a 8.6 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia today (April 11) around 01.45PM(local time).

Metrological Department officials state that there is no reason for panic as tsunami warning centers around the globe are consistently monitoring the situation.

Sri Lankan Security Forces have been put on standby and equipped to assist general public, responding to any emergency situation.

Meanwhile, the Southern Highway has been made available for all commuters heading towards Galle and Southern districts, as an alternative route reducing traffic in the Colombo-Galle road.

An 8.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Indonesia's Aceh province has been felt in 28 countries including Sri Lanka, India, Australia and Nepal. Tremors were felt across India including Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Bihar and Guwahati. A tsunami warning has been issued across the Indian Ocean.

The U.S. Geological Survey said today(Wednesday), the quake was centered 20 miles (33 kilometers) beneath the ocean floor around 308 miles (495 kilometers) from the provincial capital of Banda Aceh.

Standard tsunami alert in Indian Ocean: No reason to panic

 

[Skyline]

Sri Lanka is transferring patients from hospitals in coastal areas...

 

[Barrack-Obummer]

It's looking like its not going to be as serious as japans tsunamis... Good news. You'll probably get some gnarly surf though

 

[Skyline]

It's looking like its not going to be as serious as japans tsunamis... Good news. You'll probably get some gnarly surf though

Yep, I don't think there will be a tsunami according to the alerts issued by our centre.
Anyway people have to stay 2 more hours at temporarily established displaced camps...

BTW, tomorrow & day after tomorrow are our new year holidays. Hope they can go back to their homes and enjoy the new year.....!

 

[Aqua]

Tsunami warning withdrawn by central Govt of India.

 

[Archdemon]

May God help those who are under oppression by nature.

Really? isnt nature is part of god? god oppression....

 

[Spartacus_Σπάρτα&#95]

Really? isnt nature is part of god? god oppression....

Isn't funny words such as God and Oppression coming 4m an Israeli?
dont u like to make fun of a tragedy
strangely sad ppl.