Echoes of Disaster: Remembering the 1905 Kangra Earthquake
The 121st anniversary of the Kangra earthquake was commemorated with a shake-out drill in educational institutions. An international seminar discussed the heightened seismic risk due to tectonic activity. The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority aims to strengthen disaster preparedness in light of the state's reclassification into the highest risk seismic zone.
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The 121st anniversary of the devastating 1905 Kangra earthquake, which claimed about 20,000 lives, was observed with a drill across educational institutions last Saturday.
This commemoration coincided with an international seminar at the Central University, Dharamshala, discussing the state's increased earthquake vulnerability.
Recognized for its seismic risks, Himachal Pradesh has been reclassified as Seismic Zone VI, prompting state authorities to enhance disaster preparedness initiatives.
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