Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:45pm on 29 Nov 2025,Saturday Weather & Environment
India has released a new earthquake map, putting the entire Himalayan region in the highest-risk Zone VI for the first time. The update shows 61% of the country is now in moderate to high hazard zones. Scientists say the Indian Plate pushes into the Eurasian Plate, building stress that can trigger major quakes. Long-unruptured faults in the Himalayas store huge energy, increasing risks. The map also reclassifies towns near fault lines, ensuring stricter building rules. Officials say this will guide safer construction, retrofitting, and disaster planning. Experts call it a major step for public safety. (PC: India Today)
