NANDED, Feb 11 : A wave of panic swept through the Mukhed taluka of Nanded district on Wednesday afternoon after residents experienced mild tremors accompanied by loud subterranean sounds.
The seismic activity, recorded at 3:25 PM prompted the district administration to step in immediately with safety guidelines while urging citizens to remain alert but calm.
According to the National Center for Seismology, the tremor registered a magnitude of 3.0 on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located near Khapral village in Mukhed taluka. The impact was felt across several villages, including Hibbat, Kolgaon, Dhamangaon, Motorga, Dhanaj, and Jamkhed.
Although the Tehsildar of Mukhed confirmed to the District Emergency Operations Center that there was no loss of life or property, the sudden shaking of the ground has created an atmosphere of fear among the villagers.
District Collector Rahul Kardile has issued a specific appeal to residents, particularly advising those living in houses with tin roofs. As a precautionary measure, the administration has directed villagers to immediately remove any heavy stones placed on roofs for support and instead secure the sheets with bolts to prevent potential injuries during aftershocks.
The administration has further advised that if similar underground sounds are heard again, residents should immediately vacate their homes and gather in open spaces.
Officials have also warned against believing or spreading rumors. In case of any emergency or further seismic activity, citizens have been asked to contact the administration’s helpline at (02462) 235077. (UNI)
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