KOHIMA — A research initiative led by Nagaland University is creating a detailed inventory and risk assessment of high-altitude glacial lakes in Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh, aiming to prevent ...
India has released a sweeping new seismic zonation map under the revised Earthquake Design Code issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), placing the entire Himalayan arc in a newly created Zone ...
India has released a new earthquake map. The entire Himalayan region is now in the highest risk zone. Over 60% of India faces moderate to high earthquake hazards. New building codes will ensure ...