Port-au-Prince, August 19: The number of people, who have died as a result of the earthquake in Haiti, has risen to 2,189, an American news agency reported, citing the country’s civil protection agency.┬аAccording to the previous estimation, the death toll stood at 1,941 people.┬аWhat is Earthquake? What Are The Causes and Effects of Seismic Waves? Know Everything About This Natural Occurrence.
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Haiti on last Saturday. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that he would declare a state of emergency in the country following the earthquake and urged for solidarity in the face of the disaster.
A number of countries have already expressed their readiness to provide Haiti with humanitarian aid.
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