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Strong quake predicted in NE in Feb 2014
Nagaland Post | Agencies | New Delhi, Aug 5 ()
According to Hindustan Times report, it will just be a detailed post earthquake scenario that will be simulated by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) along with experts from scientific and earth sciences organizations and the North-Eastern Council (NEC).
Interestingly, about 8.4 lakh people are predicted to die across the eight states if the 1897 Shillong earthquake is replicated (at mid-night).
“The initial study is for four states but in the second phase, all eight states including Sikkim will be covered,” said Pawan Singh Ghatowar, Union minister, Development of North Eastern Region.
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