Delhi has face 7 tremors between March 18 and April 22

Recent quakes in Delhi

Delhi has face 7 tremors between March 18 and April 22. This has drawn wide media coverage and is an issue of concern to the common man.

Selected news reports from Indian and International popular media

1	“Tremors show cracks in planning” The Times of India, New Delhi, Thursday, 22th April, 2004“”	2	“Slight intensity earthquake felt in Delhi” The Times of India, New Delhi,Wednesday, 21st April, 2004
3	“Seventh quake in a month causes tremors in Delhi” Indian Express, New Delhi, Wednesday, 21st April, 2004	4	“Ground shakes again, highrise owners still not stirred” The Indian Express, Delhi Newsline, New Delhi, Wednesday, 21st April, 2004
5	“When the ground beneath your feet shakes” The Times of India, New Delhi Sunday, 18th April, 2004	6	“Quake with fear?” The Times of India, New Delhi, Thursday, 15th April, 2004
7	“When Rashtrapati Bhavan was shaken, Met dept was stirred” The Indian Express, Delhi Newsline, New Delhi, Monday, 12th April, 2004	8	“Tremors felt in western India” Melbourne Herald Sun, Australia, Monday, 12th April, 2004
9	“Another quake hits Delhi” The Times of India, New Delhi, Saturday, 10th April, 2004	10	“Is Delhi headed for a big earthquake?” India Daily, UK,Saturday, 10th April, 2004
11	“Mild quake” The Telegraph, Kolkata, Saturday, 28th March, 2004

A wide range of professionals from the city have offered their comments, observations and genuine concerns, ranging from spokespersons in various ministries, the DDA, NDMC and MCD as well as prominent architects, engineers and urbanists. Even Rashtrapati Bhavan “felt” and commented on the tremors, galvanizing the media as well as the meteorological department into action. Information is required in the public domain regarding the true relevance of these tremors, the forecast for the future, what is being to deal with the situation and safety measures that can be taken at both individual and community levels. BMTPC’s vulnerability atlas and Landslide Hazard Atlas as well as various disasters –resistant construction manuals and guidelines have been evolved in consultation with various organization.

These databases are being constantly updated in time with new development. BMTPC with IIT-Kanpur has evolved a series of earthquake tips which advice the public as well as professionals on coping with earthquakes. These are also available on the websites of BMTPC and NICEE for download purpose and are valuable insights into the issue.