At least 1.100 are predicted death, while hundreds of others are seriously injured because of the earthquake in Padang, Indonesia. The list of the victims of earthquake in West Sumatera are most likely increasing as lots of people are reported as missing.
Another 7,6 scale Richter earthquake hit Padang, West Sumatera, Indonesia on Tuesday, October 1st,2009. The center of the earthquake in Padang was around 160 km away from Padang to the west offshore. This massive earthquake caused tremendous damages in several areas, especially in Padang and Palimanan.At least 1.100 are predicted death, while hundreds of others are seriously injured because of the earthquake in Padang, Indonesia. The list of the victims of earthquake in West Sumatera are most likely increasing as lots of people are reported as missing.
As many as 200 guess in Ambacang Hotel in Padang are most likely to be the victims of earthquake in Padang as they still cannot be evacuated. The 7,6 scale Richter Earthquake in Padang, Indonesia has caused a tremendous damage to this four-star hotel. The 7 stories-hotel is really in a total damage that the evacuation can hardly be done manually. The latest report mentioned that there are 6 survivors still buried under the ruins. One of them was able to send text to his/her family for help. The evacuation rescue is still trying to locate and save the survivors.
One of the most paid-attention evacuation rescues is the one done in the 3 stories Gama building where 60 students are estimated still under the ruins. Until now, 36 students are found, some are death and some others are badly injured. The evacuation is quite hard since most of victim’s bodies are trapped in the building ruins.Rustam Pakaya, the chief of rescue crisis center from the Health Department said that thousands people are likely still trapped under the buildings and houses. It is estimated that the victim of the earthquake in West Sumatera will be as many as the victims of Earthquake in Yogyakarta in 2006, which were killed around 5.000 people.
It is also reported that 100 Australian citizens are still missing after the 7,6 scale Richter earthquake in Padang attacked. There is no news of those missing who are mostly the surfers. This report was told by the Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith in the press conference on Friday, October 2nd, 2009.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, The President of Indonesia, encourages all related parties to give the quickest responses to the disaster. It is not only companies, but all leaders from national to county must quickly response to this crisis.The President of United States, Barack Obama, delivered his sympathy on the 7,6 scale Richter earthquake in Padang, Indonesia. His heart is truly moved by this tragedy that attacked the country where he used to live during his childhood. He salutes that Indonesian people are still so strong, even though they have been through so many disasters.
Some foreign countries also delivered their sympathy on this earthquake attack in Padang, West Sumatera. They have even sent some helps to overcome the earthquake impact. Australian Government will send a rescue team, military health team and support as well as some engineers to the earthquake location. The rescue team will consist of 36 people with 20 additional medics and engineers of Australian Defense Department. Besides that the Australian government will also donate AUS $ 250.000 to local humanitarian organization and also AUS $ 100.000 to the Indonesian Red Cross.British Government will also send a rescue team to help evacuation process. The team will consist of 60 people from fire-fighters who bring special rescue equipments. They are already on their way to the location now.
Qatar Government has also sent a flight bringing basic need supports and also a rescue team to Padang. Qatar Embassy stated that the flight will arrive today.
The Government of Emirate Arab has as well sent their help to the victims of earthquake in Padang. They sent 56 people rescue team, medicines and equipments to help the evacuation. It is estimated that they will arrive to the location loday.
Xinhua news center released that the Government of Republic of China has delivered USD 500.000 to the victims in Padang. The Chinese red cross has also donated as much as US 50.000 to the victims.