Earthquake hits Nepal, death toll reaches 140; PM Modi said India stands in solidarity with Nepal
India has provided an emergency contact number – +977-9851316807 – for Indian citizens in Nepal to seek assistance in the recent earthquake that hit the Himalayan country.
After the 6.4 magnitude earthquake in Nepal, people of Delhi-NCR felt tremors for the third time in a month.
Due to an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale in Nepal on Friday night, 03 November 2023, residents of Delhi and its surrounding areas felt tremors and came out of their homes in panic. This was the third time in a month that earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and it sparked discussion as to why such incidents were happening in the national capital.
Recently, a trial message was also sent to the phones of most of the people by the Ministry of Information of the Government of India for information to deal with the emergency situation. Will it be able to alert about such upcoming disasters? People are curious after this earthquake. is a question of

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The death toll in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal on November 3 has increased to 140.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and said India stands in solidarity with Nepal
India has provided an emergency contact number – +977-9851316807 – to provide assistance to Indian nationals in Nepal.

Common Sense :
*Earthquakes are measured on the Richter scale.
*The intensity of earthquake is known from seismograph.

What is earthquake?
An earthquake is a phenomenon that involves violent shaking of the ground and severe shaking of the ground and structures above it. This happens due to the release of pressure transmitted by moving lithospheric or crustal plates. The Earth’s crust is divided into 7 large plates, which are 50 miles thick, which are constantly moving at a slow speed in the Earth’s interior and on top of many smaller plates. Earthquakes are basically tectonic, that is, moving plates are responsible for causing tremors in the ground. The occurrence of an earthquake in a populated area can result in many casualties and injuries, as well as huge damage to property.

Danger of earthquake in India:
During the last 15 years, the country has suffered 10 major earthquakes that have resulted in the loss of more than 20,000 lives. According to the current seismic zone map of the country (IS 1893:2002), 59% of India’s land area is under moderate to severe seismic hazard alert:- which means that India is prone to earthquakes of MSK intensity VII and above. remains (BMTPC, 2006). In fact the entire Himalayan region is known to be prone to major earthquakes of magnitude 8.0 and in a relatively short period of 50 years there have been 4 such major earthquakes: 1897 Shillong (magnitude 8.7); Kangra in 1905 (intensity 8.0); 1934 Bihar-Nepal (intensity 8.3); and 1950 Assam-Tibet (intensity 8.6). Scientific publications have warned about the possibility of a large powerful earthquake occurring in the Himalayan region, which could adversely affect the lives of millions of people in India.
Source : https://ndma.gov.in/hi/Natural-Hazards/Earthquakes
Earthquake prevention measures:
When an earthquake occurs, act patiently, remain calm, turn on the radio/T.V. Start it and follow the instructions on it.
Stay away from beaches and low river banks. Big waves can wash you away.
Be prepared for the aftershocks after an earthquake, search for a safe place and reach there.
Switch off water, gas and electricity switches so that unnecessary problems do not arise.
Do not smoke cigarettes or light matchsticks or use any cigarette lighter.
Do not turn on the switch as gas leakage or short-circuit may occur. Use the flashlight.
If there is a fire somewhere, try to extinguish it. If you cannot extinguish it, call the fire brigade.
If people are seriously injured, do not move them unless they are in danger.
Immediately clean up any inflammable substance (alcohol, paint, etc.) that has been spilled on the ground.
If you realize that people have been burnt, call rescue teams. Do not rush or make the injured person’s or your own condition worse.
Avoid places where electrical wires are broken and do not touch any metal object that comes in contact with them.
Do not drink water from an open vessel without checking it using a strainer, filter or cleaning it with a clean cloth.
If your home is badly damaged you may have to leave it. In which collect water utensils, food and general and special medicines (for patients of heart disease, diabetes etc.).
Do not re-enter badly damaged buildings or go near collapsed structures.

emergency kit

battery powered flashlight spare batteries
battery operated radio
First aid kit and manual
Emergency food items (dry items) and drinking water (packed and sealed)
Candles and matches in a waterproof container
Knife
Water purifier with chlorine tablets and powder
can opener
essential medicines
Cash, Aadhar Card and Credit Card
thick ropes and cords
sturdy shoes