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Most of the Indian Buildings are Not Quake Resistant
November 26, 2007 at 8:01 PM
Environmental Health
"Estimates suggest that the country has over 240 million buildings but the scary part is that most of them are not quake resistant nor can withstand high intensity tremors," N.V.C. Menon, a senior member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), told IANS.
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale shook residents of the national capital and surrounding areas out of their beds early Monday. Tremors were also felt in the neighbouring towns of Gurgaon, Ghaziabad, Noida and Faridabad where a building boom has seen high-rises multiply both for offices and residences.
"Nearly 60 percent of India's population is living under constant threats from such disasters waiting to happen. Natural tragedies can't be prevented but we can minimize its consequences. We expect all states agencies to enforce and follow disaster management guidelines notified by the central government," Menon added.
With a burgeoning population and rampant unscientific construction mushrooming all over the country in the shape of multi-storied luxury apartments, huge factory buildings, colossal malls and warehouses, the threat becomes real.
"India is thus at high risk," warned Menon.
"The home ministry had recently directed that all buildings built after May 2007 must be compliant with disaster management norms. State agencies have been assigned to ensure that everyone follows the guidelines and buildings have mandatory clearances," the official added.
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