Shimla, October 31 (Udaipur Kiran): Mild tremors were felt in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh early Friday morning after an earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter scale struck the region. The tremors occurred at 7:02 a.m. and lasted for a few seconds.
According to the Meteorological Centre Shimla, the epicentre of the quake was located at 31.76°N latitude and 77.83°E longitude, around 10 kilometres below the surface. Fortunately, there were no reports of loss of life or property from any part of the district.
Scientist Sandeep Sharma from the Meteorological Centre said that it was a low-intensity earthquake. An official from the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) also confirmed that no damage had been reported from Shimla or nearby regions.
Himachal Pradesh frequently experiences mild earthquakes as it lies in the seismically active Zones IV and V. Experts note that the region has remained sensitive to tremors for years. The state last witnessed a major earthquake in 1905, which devastated Kangra and Chamba districts, killing over 10,000 people.
Weather Update: Western Disturbance to Become Active from November 3
The Meteorological Centre Shimla has forecast a change in weather conditions from November 3 due to the activation of a western disturbance. The hill regions are likely to experience rain and snowfall on November 4 and 5, which could increase the cold across the state.
As of now, the weather remains clear and sunny across Himachal Pradesh, with some fog in the plains. In the high-altitude tribal areas, temperatures have dropped below freezing, intensifying the chill.
The weather department has predicted clear skies for the next two days, though October has recorded 174% above-normal rainfall — around 68 mm compared to the average 25 mm expected during the month.
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