Categories: India

Tremors Were Felt in the Northern States of India on Monday Night

An earthquake measuring around 5.8 on the Richter scale was also felt in the NCT along with the states of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The epicenter of this quake has been ascertained to be near Pipalkoti in Uttarakhand at a depth of 21 kilometers.

The Disaster Mitigation Management Centre at Dehradun made a revelation on January 21st during a day-long workshop warning the people of Uttarakhand to be ready to face a high magnitude earthquake as most parts of the hilly state lie on the zone five seismic map of India.

image source: indianexpress.com

This warning became a prophecy with the recent quake on Monday night. It is next to a miracle that no mishaps were reported as a direct effect of the quake. There is reason enough for Uttarakhand to worry about its unplanned expansion where buildings have been hurriedly stretched without paying any attention to architectural procedures for them to adhere to standard building norms to make them earthquake resilient. One can only imagine the plight of people in the hill stars if there is to be an earthquake higher in magnitude at this time of the year or any other time too.

Earth scientists can predict the seismic vulnerability of an area but may never actually predict an earthquake. It will only be wise for residents of seismically vulnerable regions to adopt a lifestyle which would make it easier for them to survive a natural disaster.

Meanwhile, everyone who did experience the Monday night quake has reason enough keep an escape bag ready, you know, just in case!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more updates. Don’t forget to like and share. Do tell us your views in the comment box below.

Facebook Comments
Rajat Nagpal

Share
Published by
Rajat Nagpal
Tags: DelhiIndia

Recent Posts

Divine Interconnect: The Somnath Temple 

The Somnath temple in Gujarat, is considered as one of the most coveted pilgrimage sites…

2 weeks ago

Bling, Brands and Glamor: Top 10 Richest Actress in the World

With a profession where your success is measured with a box office card. It is…

1 month ago

When Just A Name is Enough: RATAN TATA

RATAN NAVAL TATA, a name that evokes humanity, empathy, kindness, genuineness, simplicity, intelligence, and integrity…

2 months ago

A Step-by-Step Guide: How To Fill Income Tax Returns Online in India

Filing income tax returns is an essential part of every individual's financial planning. In India,…

3 months ago

Jay-Z Net Worth Unveiled: The Story Behind the Iconic Rapper’s Fortune

He's a rap icon, a music mogul, and a successful entrepreneur – he's Jay-Z. With…

3 months ago

How To Clean Carpet at Home : Step by Step Guide

Carpеts arе an еssеntial part of many homеs. Thеy add warmth and cosinеss to a…

3 months ago