A strong earthquake of 6.6 magnitudes hit several areas together with Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, ensuing in panicked folks transferring out of their homes. The centre of the earthquake was Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush area.
In India, the nationwide capital, Delhi, witnessed large tremors for seconds. As of now, there have been no speedy studies of any casualties.
People rushed out of their homes
A Noida resident mentioned he first observed the eating desk shaking. “Soon after we saw that the fans were also shaking. The earthquake was strong in terms of intensity and stayed for a longer period,” the resident of Hyde Park society in Noida mentioned.
A cab proprietor in Delhi mentioned he felt the earthquake whereas he was ready for passengers. “I was waiting for passengers and suddenly my car started shaking. I immediately shouted and told my friends about it,” mentioned cab proprietor Ramesh Pawar, who was close to Connaught Place in central Delhi.
Jyoti, a resident of Lajpat Nagar in south Delhi, mentioned she was watching tv when she instantly noticed the TV and couch have been shaking. Initially, she ignored it however when her husband alerted her, she and her members of the family rushed out of their dwelling.
“I ignored it initially but as soon as my husband alerted, I felt the earthquake too. This time it was strong and the sofa I was sitting on started shaking a bit. We rushed outside our home. Thankfully, we are on the ground floor, so in such situations, we have an easy escape,” she mentioned.
