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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Hits Nepal, Causing Death and Destruction; Strong Tremors Felt in North India

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Magnitude 6.4 Earthquake Hits Nepal, Causing Death and Destruction; Strong Tremors Felt in North India

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Nepal, Killing Over 120; Strong Tremors Shake North India The 6.4 magnitude earthquake that jolted Nepal on Friday midnight killed at least 128 people and over 100 were left injured in the strong impact which could be felt as far as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar apart from the Delhi-NCR region. The earthquake took place at 11.47pm and the epicentre was at Jajrakot’s Lamidanda, 142 km from Kathmandu, 941 km from New Delhi. The death toll in Nepal could go up as the rescue work is going…

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Kashmir’s Vulnerability to Earthquakes: Is the Region Prepared for the Next Big One?

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Kashmir's Vulnerability to Earthquakes: Is the Region Prepared for the Next Big One?

Experts warn that the earthquake-prone valley must step up its seismic-resilience game. By: Sajid Raina & Attaul Munim Zahid The earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria last year had a profound impact on Kashmir, heightening concerns about the potential devastation caused by earthquakes. This anxiety, although transient in the immediate aftermath of such events, frequently affects the people of Kashmir. From January to June of this year, Jammu and Kashmir experienced 32 seismic events, with magnitudes ranging from 3.2 to 5.4 on the Richter scale. These tremors serve as a stark reminder…

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