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Earthquake in Delhi-NCR, north India: Dos and don’ts to keep yourself safe


Strong earthquake tremors were felt in the national capital and adjoining areas – Noida, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir after a 6.6 quake struck northern Afghanistan on Tuesday evening. Along with India, reports also said that Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, China, and Kyrgyzstan also felt the quake. As the tremors lasted for several seconds in the northern Indian states, people immediately rushed out of their homes in panic.

The earthquake tremors were felt around 2.19am on Wednesday. (Representative Image)

While one cannot predict the intensity and time of an earthquake, safety precautions can be taken. Here is a list of dos and don’ts during an earthquake.

According to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), here is a list of emergency kit to keep in case an earthquake strikes:



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