India, Aug. 21 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
In the study titled "Earthquake Disaster Risk Index (EDRI) - Phase I", completed in 2019, Delhi was included in the assessment as it falls under Seismic Zone IV. As per the risk analysis conducted under this study, Delhi was categorized as a medium-risk city in terms of earthquake risk (hazard, vulnerability and exposure). A sample survey of 84 buildings was carried out, based on which the structural vulnerability of the built environment in Delhi was also classified as medium.
In 2019, NDMA launched a pilot project titled "Improving Earthquake Resiliency of Masonry Lifeline Structures and Upcoming Constructions" in collaboration with the North Delhi Municipal Co...