February 13, 2021 | Kashmir POST

J&K ties up with National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) for flood forecast

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Editor

Jammu and Kashmir has joined hands with a UK-based space agency for a collaborative project on impact-based flood forecasting, an official spokesman said on Friday. The national space innovation programme (NSIP), undertaken by HR Wallingford in collaboration with Oxford University, Sayers & Partners (SPL) and D-Orbit, is an initiative that supports collaborative projects between UK-based organisations and international partners, he said. It is a big step taken by the Lt-Governor administration, which will help to predict fluvial flood risks in terms of expected loss to life, injuries to people, building…

Panic across Kashmir Valley due to strong earthquake tremors

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021 Editor

Two powerful tremors jolted Kashmir valley on Friday night, prompting panicked residents to run out of their homes. The tremors were felt in parts of north India, including Delhi and Punjab, as well. According to the US Geological Survey, the 5.9-magnitude earthquake took place at Tajikistan-Xinjiang border at 17:01 UTC (10:31 Indian time). It said the quake occurred at a depth of 92 kilometres. There are reports of minor damages to houses in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. However, there is no report of any loss of life. “Report of minor…