Celebrities Appeal for Mexico Earthquake Survivors
Hollywood Celebrities have managed to do their bit by praying for survivors of the mayhem by reaching out to the people who experienced the devastating earthquake, that hit Mexico on Tuesday, September 19. Even though they could not physically volunteer, they prayed for the residents' safety when relief operations were underway. Some of them even spoke about their fans who were struck in the devastating incident.
According to Reuters , the 7.1-magnitude quake rattled the central state of Puebla, Mexico, destroying several buildings killing atleast 226. Rescue workers dug through collapsed buildings, searched through rubble for survivors as night fell on Tuesday. The rescue continued even on Wednesday on battered cities in central Mexico, including the capital, as the death toll rised to 230. Celebrities like actress Eva longoria, author JK Rowling appealed for mass donation as they shared the heart breaking news of massive devastation, " This is a beautiful image of two places going through a lot right now, please keep them in your prayers and your heart" tweeted Eva Longoria Baston
The earthquake was felt in the center of Mexico City, 75 miles away from the epicenter, and reportedly struck at a depth of about 33 miles,according to a report on The Daily Mail, Some facades and entire buildings in Mexico City fell, crushing cars and trapping some people inside. According to The Daily Mail, the number of dead and injured are expected to increase and dramatic videos showed children stuck under collapsed school buildings, which is extremely disheartening. Celebrities like Sylvester Stallone, Fifth Harmony have sent their love and prayers to the affected families.
Wishes poured in from the music fraternity as Selena Gomez, jlo, backstreet boys, Britney Spears offered their support amdist all the prayers for Mexico Mayhem Survivors on their official social media pages.