Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) in Uttarakhand will evaluate earthquake risks in ten cities, including Dehradun, following a previous assessment in Nainital, Mussoorie, and Karnprayag. The study found that 80% of buildings in the first three cities are sensitive to seismic activity.

• 01CBRI's assessment revealed that 80% of buildings in Nainital, Mussoorie, and Karnprayag are sensitive to earthquakes.
• 02The study will now extend to ten cities, including Dehradun, with a proposal sent to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
• 03Each city will have an assessment of 1,100 to 1,200 buildings, focusing on soil conditions and building materials used.
• 04The risk map will evaluate potential damage based on different magnitudes of earthquakes on the Richter scale.
• 05A recent meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary discussed the findings and next steps for risk mitigation.

भूकंप के जोखिम मूल्यांकन से स्थानीय भवनों की सुरक्षा में सुधार होगा और आपदा प्रबंधन के लिए बेहतर तैयारी संभव होगी।