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A strong earthquake aftershock struck India and Nepal on Sunday, shaking buildings in New Delhi
and triggering an avalanche in the Himalayas.
The United States Geological Survey said the tremor was 6.7 magnitude, less than the 7.9 quake
that struck the region on Saturday killing at least 1,900 people.
“Another one, we have an aftershock right now,” Indian mountaineer Arjun Vajpai told Reuters by
telephone from base camp on Mount Makalu, 20 km (12 miles) from Everest.
Screams and the sound of an avalanche could be heard over the phone line Vajpai was speaking on.
At Everest base camp, Romanian climber Alex Gavan tweeted that the aftershock had set off three
avalanches.
Did you find any WHO and WHERE of the text? Tell me!
Yes, WHO of the text is Didi Petet and WHERE of the text is Sasak Tinggi, Ciputat, South Tangerang.
What is the topic of the text?
Actor Didi Petet dies aged 58
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One Dead As Tornadoes lash Illinois, U.S.
A tornado touched down near Rochelle, Illinois, Thursday evening, leaving one dead and causing substantial damage.
The fatality took place in Fairdale, Illinois. Patti Thompson, public information officer for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency,
confirmed for USA TODAY early Friday.
The victim was a 67-year-old woman, the Rockford Fire Department confirmed via Twitter on Friday. Eleven more people were treated for
injuries at local hospitals, the fire agency said.
The tiny hamlet of Fairdale is about 60 miles northwest of Chicago and took a direct hit when a large twister crossed Interstate 39,.
The Rockford Fire Dept. said in a tweet from Fairdale that “all structures in town are damaged.”
The tornado swept across the town of Hillcrest, about 80 miles west of Chicago and just north of Rochelle.
The weather forced the cancellation of more than 800 flights at Chicago’s O’Hare International
Main Event/Newsworthy Event : A tornado touched down near Rochelle, Illinois, Thursday evening, leaving one dead and causing substantial
damage.
Background Event/Elaboration : The fatality took place in Fairdale, Illinois. Patti Thompson, public information officer for the Illinois
Emergency Management Agency, confirmed for USA TODAY early Friday.
The victim was a 67-year-old woman, the Rockford Fire Department confirmed via Twitter on Friday. Eleven more people were treated for
injuries at local hospitals, the fire agency said.
The tiny hamlet of Fairdale is about 60 miles northwest of Chicago and took a direct hit when a large twister crossed Interstate 39,.
The Rockford Fire Dept. said in a tweet from Fairdale that “all structures in town are damaged.”
The tornado swept across the town of Hillcrest, about 80 miles west of Chicago and just north of Rochelle.
Source : 1. the fire agency
2. the Illinois Emergency Management Agency