An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolted Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand on August 4, 2023, at 417 pm. The center of the earthquake was in Nepal, about 150 km from Pithoragarh.
The earthquake was felt in several corridors of the Pithoragarh quarter, including Dharchula, Didihat, and Bangapani. People rushed out of their homes and services in fear.
Fortunately, no damage to life or property has been reported so far. The District Disaster Management Authority( DDMA) has advised people to stay alert and to take necessary preventives.
The DDMA has advised people to stay in open areas during an earthquake and to avoid altitudinous structures and trees. People have also been advised to keep a first-aid tackler and an arsonist handy in case of an exigency.
still, then are some effects you can do:
The earthquake of magnitude 5.6 that jolted Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand on August 4, 2023, was a memorial of the significance of being prepared for earthquakes. It’s important to know what to do in case of an earthquake so that you can stay safe and cover yourself and your loved ones. (More…)