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In recent months, India has been experiencing a noticeable rise in earthquake activity. From the hills of the Northeast to the plains of Delhi-NCR, tremors have become more frequent—raising questions, concerns, and a sense of urgency among the public.

🔍 Why Are Earthquakes Happening More Often?

India lies on a major tectonic boundary, where the Indian Plate pushes against the Eurasian Plate. This constant pressure builds up underground, and when it’s suddenly released, an earthquake occurs. As urban development increases, activities like deep drilling, groundwater extraction, and construction can also influence underground stress, triggering small or moderate quakes.

📈 Recent Earthquake Highlights

• Delhi-NCR: Multiple low to moderate tremors have shaken the region recently. While no major damage occurred, people were reminded of the city’s seismic risk.

• Northeast India: States like Manipur, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh have experienced a string of earthquakes, with some registering above 4.0 magnitude.

• Telangana & Haryana: Unexpected minor quakes in southern and northern states show how widespread the impact can be.

🗺️ High-Risk Zones in India

According to seismic zoning:

• Zone V (Very High Risk): Includes areas like Jammu & Kashmir, Northeast states, and parts of North Bihar and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

• Zone IV (High Risk): Includes Delhi, parts of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Maharashtra.

Over 59% of India's land is at moderate to high risk of seismic activity.

🧱 Are We Prepared?

India has made some progress in earthquake monitoring and building regulations. But many challenges still exist:

• Old buildings aren’t earthquake-resistant

• Many cities don’t enforce seismic construction codes

• Public awareness about safety is still low

🛡️ What Can We Do?

Here are some ways individuals and communities can stay safe:

1. Know the safe spots: During an earthquake, take cover under a strong table or against an inside wall.

2. Avoid elevators during tremors.

3. Practice drills in schools and offices.

4. Retrofit old homes and buildings if possible.

5. Follow government updates from agencies like the National Center for Seismology.

🧠 Final Thoughts

Earthquakes are natural events, but their impact depends on how well we are prepared. With India’s population and infrastructure growing fast, it’s time to take seismic safety seriously. Awareness, better planning, and stronger buildings can save lives.

📌 Stay informed. Stay safe.
📢 If you live in a high-risk area, talk to your community about earthquake safety today.

-Team Yuva Aaveg

Mayank

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