4.5 magnitude earthquake hits Maharashtra's Hingoli; no casualty
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (PTI): An earthquake of 4.5 magnitude hit Maharashtra's Hingoli on Wednesday morning and its impact was also felt in Nanded, Parbhani, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Washim districts, officials said.
There was no report of any casualty or loss of property, they said.
The earthquake was recorded at 7.14 am with its epicentre at Rameshwar Tanda village in Kalamnuri taluka of Hingoli, an official from the Nanded district administration said in a release.
It was felt across parts of Hingoli, Nanded, Parbhani, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (all in Marathwada region) and Washim (in Vidarbha), as per officials.
The Nanded district administration appealed to the people to remove stones kept on the tin rooftops (to add weight) of their houses, the release said.
In March this year, tremors of 4.5 and 3.6 magnitude were recorded in the region, with the epicentre at Jamb village in Kalmanuri taluka of Hingoli.
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Ninety relief centres opened ahead of monsoon in Karnataka
Madikeri: With the monsoon season approaching, the Kodagu district administration in Karnataka has taken significant steps to mitigate potential damage, anticipating that around 10,922 people may be affected by the above average rainfall.
90 relief centres have been set up across the district to provide shelter and aid, as reported by Deccan Herald on Friday.
The district administration has identified 102 areas at high risk of landslides and floods. To ensure the safety of residents, temporary shelter has been arranged for 2,953 families living in these vulnerable zones.
Notably, 44 residential areas in Madikeri city, 30 in Kushalnagar, 18 in Virajpet, and 10 in Somwarpet have been flagged as particularly susceptible to natural disasters, added report.
Rescue teams conducted a mock drill at the Harangi reservoir on Thursday to prepare for any emergency situations.
