Shimla, March 9 -- A powerful earthquake of 8 magnitude in Himachal Pradesh could result in nearly 1.6 lakh deaths and around 11 lakh injuries, according to this disaster scenario projection prepared by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
NDMA decided to commemorate the 121st anniversary of the devastating 1905 Kangra earthquake on April 1, one of the most destructive seismic events recorded in the Himalayan region.
The observance aims to remind citizens of the region's seismic vulnerability and promote preparedness against future earthquakes.
The estimate, based on the 2011 Census population of 68.56 lakh, suggests that about 2.3 per cent of the population could lose their lives while nearly 16 per cent may suffer injurie...