Work of friction

How well do scientists understand the seismicity of the Himalayas?

Bihar’s earthquake toll due to poor condition of houses

Census data shows Bihar among the three states with lowest proportion of houses which can be categorised ‘good’

Nepal earthquake: reminder for India on structural safety

It is not enough to have codes for making buildings earthquake-resistant, these have to be enforced on ground

'Structures in rural Afghanistan highly vulnerable to shaking'

Relief organisations have welcomed support from the international community in the aftermath of the Hindu Kush quake

Seven months after earthquake, Nepal unlocks disaster funds

The government of Nepal has finally allotted funds for reconstruction across the country, that were pledged by international donors in June

‘Kathmandu is enveloped in a cloud of dust’

Senior journalist based in Kathmandu, Rajesh Ghimire, reports the extent of damage sustained by the capital following the earthquake

Earthquake aftermath: survivors tweet images and updates from the ground

As authorities assess damage and loss of life in Kathmandu, details trickle in from areas surrounding Mount Everest

Triple tremors in Delhi: ‘We should always be prepared for a big earthquake’

Poorly constructed houses in crammed colonies can present tough challenge      

A bigger, stronger earthquake is in the offing

New study reveals how small and medium earthquakes in turn trigger giant Himalayan earthquakes

Climate change and earthquake hazard

Is there a link between monsoon rains and earthquakes in the Himalayas? Roland Burgmann, professor at Department of Earth and Planetary Science, …

How people turn to social media during natural disasters

Social media has redefined communication and made it even better, especially during emergencies

Structural safety: preparing for the big one

Implementing seismic codes while constructing buildings will help save several lives in our earthquake-prone cities

Scientists identify earthquake-vulnerable areas in Nepal

Locations on the southern periphery of the Main Himalayan Thrust Fault are vulnerable and may have earthquakes in the coming years

Cleaning Nepal, brick by brick

The 2015 earthquake has given Nepal an opportunity to adopt cleaner brick kiln technologies

Nepal tragedy: death toll crosses 5,000

Power is reaching only some parts of the capital city. Thousands of people are still sleeping in the open

7.3 magnitude temblor rocks Nepal

This is a fresh earthquake and not an aftershock, says expert

Children worst hit by Nepal earthquake

According to UNICEF, at least 94,000 children are currently living in areas severely affected by the earthquake

Nepal earthquake: rescue brings some hope, but thousands still await relief

Thirty-nine of 75 districts are reported to be affected by the earthquake

Fresh tremors shake Nepal, India

Tremor of magnitude 6.7 experienced in northern and eastern India; Met department asks people to act with extreme caution

At least 25 dead in Bihar in wake of Nepal earthquake

Districts in Kosi belt, closest to Nepal, bear the brunt of tremors arising from Himalayan nation

Nepal earthquake: death toll crosses 3,600

The toll may further rise as bodies are still feared trapped under the rubble. US, UK and India offer financial aid to Nepal

‘The great Himalayan earthquake’, yet to arrive

It has been hypothesised for long that a large earthquake, called the “great Himalayan earthquake”, can strike anytime, but its time …

How Nepal ignored threat of imminent earthquake

Unplanned growth despite the region being quake-prone led to massive destruction

Kathmandu struggles, damage in remote areas not fully known yet

Survivors are in immediate need of food, safe water and medical supplies