In India, Delhi is a very high earthquake sensitive zone. India is divided into 4 seismic zones and Delhi belongs to Zone 4 which is very sensitive and more vulnerable to massive earthquakes. A reason that Delhi is situated on top or very near to many active seismic fault lines, Delhi thus lies among the high-risk areas and face earthquakes. The intensity of Delhi Earthquakes is very high.
Quick Fact: According to the survey conducted by the experts, if a severe earthquake hits the city, the city is not remotely prepared to deal with them. Almost, 80% of its buildings won’t be able to survive it. And the number of multi-storeyed buildings in Delhi has risen sharply in the last three decades.
Destructive earthquakes have occurred around Delhi since ancient times. Delhi is prone to harsh earthquake damage both by nearby earthquakes and the ones occurring in the Himalayas. Keep emergency food and water supplies, extra cash, batteries, medication and other necessary supplies prepared during earthquakes in Delhi. Below mentioned steps helps you in the situation when you might face a disaster:
- Stay down, take cover under a table and hold on
- Stay indoors until the shaking stops and it isn’t safe enough to go out
- Stay away from furniture that might fall on you
- If you are outdoors, stay a spot far away from buildings, trees, and power lines
- When in a car, slow down and drive to a clear place.
Delhi Earthquakes have been so severe that there has been a rise in the loss of human lives. The modern high-rise buildings are further complicating the matter. Follow these steps and keep your family safe:
- Prepare an evacuation plan for your house and discuss it with your family members
- A second way or a spare exit to each room or area
- Know, where emergency food, water and first aid kits are located
- Indicate the location of emergency outdoor meeting
- Keep flashlights in accessible places around the house
- Prepare a disaster kit and stock up some canned food.
