Chikkamagaluru medical student among Indians stuck in Philippines after quake rocks Cebu island

CHIKKAMAGALUR: Around 50-60 students from Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are facing difficulties, including lack of food, water and shelter after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude struck the Philippines, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake.

Among them is Aishwarya from Chikkamagaluru, a medical student who was pursuing a five-year medical course in the Philippines, is among the many students struggling to cope with the situation.

Aishwarya, who had almost completed her course and was set to return home, is now stranded in Cebu city due to the earthquake. Her parents are worried and have appealed to the central and state governments to bring her back home.

The quake hit off the coast of Cebu Island, causing widespread damage, power outages, and bringing down buildings. At least 69 people have been confirmed killed, and over 150 injured, according to local authorities.

The Indian Embassy in the Philippines has condoled the loss of life due to the earthquake. The Philippine government has declared a ‘state of calamity’ in parts of Cebu.