Angoram District in the East Sepik Province has reprotedly suffered a huge damage following the 7.3 magnitude earthquake that rocked the East Sepik Province and surrounding nearby provinces early this morning.
According to reports from the Provincial Disaster Office, Wewak District Administrator, Martin Waingu has advised that they are mobilizing enough manpower and resources to attend to Anogoram District, after reports from the District Administrator of huge damage to property and loss of lives.
“Everywhere around the Wewak area is fine but the Angoram District is the most affected.”
The District Administrator said that after getting in touch with people on the ground in Angoram, it can be determined that most of the damage was done, especially to houses collapsing under their own weight.
Up in Karawari, Maingu said they have received unconfirmed reports that 2 adults and an infant were killed as a result of the earthquake.
He said the Angoram District Administration and the Disaster office in Wewak are preparing to send officers into those areas affected to determine the extent of the situation.
It is highly possible that teams are already being sent out to various locations in Angoram District.
Other Districts reported to have sustained huge amounts of damage include, Wosera-Gawi and Maprik, whilst Yangoru-Saussia and Wewak have not reported any damages so far.