Rapid Unscientific Construction Has Made 59% Of India's Land Mass Prone To Earthquakes: NDMA
As much as 59% of India's land area faces medium to high risk of earthquakes, the National Disaster Management Authority said on Wednesday. The central body attributed the increased risk to the widespread unscientific constructions that include multi-storied apartments, large factories, malls, supermarkets, and warehouses as well as other brick-and-mortar buildings.
