New Delhi, Feb. 17 -- Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said that authorities and professional experts were keeping a close watch and monitoring situations in New Delhi after tremors of earthquake were felt.

He also appealed people to stay calm and exercise precautions and preparedness for all possible aftershocks.

Taking to social media X, the Union Minister wrote in a post "Following the Earthquake tremors felt this morning in and around Delhi at about 5:36 AM, the authorities are keeping a close watch and professional experts as well officials in the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) are constantly monitoring. However, it is advised to stay calm and, exercise safety precautions and preparedness for possible aftershocks, if any....