In Moulay Brahim, a village of fewer than 3,000 people , the ground shook with a force few had ever felt,
thundering through the remote Moroccan village in the dark of night.
When the earthquake was over late Friday, the town carved into the Atlas Mountains lay in devastation, with probably dozens dead, scores of homes crumbled and walls reduced to rubble. Moulay Brahim attracted tourists and outdoor enthusiasts with its stunning vistas and proximity to Marrakesh.
The latest toll of the dead pegs it at 2,000 and it's expected to rise further. Meanwhile, the state is on a three-day mourning. India and many other countries have offered help.
My take
I think the government must take immediate stock of the situation, assess the damages to the extent feasible and ascertain the type, quantum of help required. Rescue work needs to begin forthwith, without any further delay so that people trapped within the rubble can be retrieved, saved.
PS.
Not to forget, today is also the anniversary of the 9/11 disaster!
Tailpiece.
Got up at a trifle before 6, the chores and was ready by a quarter to10.
The maid was at work.
Had gone across to the nearby cyber cafe to send the filled Google form regarding our attendance at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations of the NDA, during 16 - 17 Jan 2024.
The usual evening chores.
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