Seismic – NEWJ https://www.thenewj.in THE NEWJ Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:58:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Seismic map rollback hits quake readiness: Experts https://www.thenewj.in/2026/03/08/seismic-map-rollback-hits-quake-readiness-experts/ https://www.thenewj.in/2026/03/08/seismic-map-rollback-hits-quake-readiness-experts/#respond Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:58:16 +0000 https://www.thenewj.in/2026/03/08/seismic-map-rollback-hits-quake-readiness-experts/

India’s decision to withdraw its updated seismic zonation map and earthquake design code has alarmed experts, who fear it weakens national preparedness for major seismic events. The revised framework, which placed the entire Himalayan arc in the highest risk zone, was seen as a crucial step in enhancing disaster resilience and ensuring safer construction practices against devastating earthquakes. ]]> https://www.thenewj.in/2026/03/08/seismic-map-rollback-hits-quake-readiness-experts/feed/ 0 3233