Pakistan hit by 'mild' earthquake (5.1)
A moderate earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale has struck northern Pakistan, the meteorological department officals say. But there has been no immediate reports of damage or casualities, they say. The epicentre of the quake is said to be 200km (125 miles) north-east of Peshawar, the capital of the North West Frontier Province.
The earthquake struck at 1049 (0549 GMT) and was felt in several cities including the capital, Islamabad, as well as parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir which was badly hit in October. The region has been hit by more than 1,500 aftershocks following the recent earthquake.
Source: BBC News
The earthquake struck at 1049 (0549 GMT) and was felt in several cities including the capital, Islamabad, as well as parts of Pakistan-administered Kashmir which was badly hit in October. The region has been hit by more than 1,500 aftershocks following the recent earthquake.
Source: BBC News
Angelo Embuldeniya at 1:02 am |
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Kashmir Earthquake....An Over View
On Saturday 8th October 2005, A devastating earthquake hit Kashmir and northern Pakistan resulting in whole cities such as Balakot, Muzaffarabad, Bagh and other small villages being razed to the ground. Over 80000 deaths, Over 200000 injured, Over 600000 houses collapsed, 3.3 million people made homeless.
On seeing such devastation, it was decided to set up an emergency Relief Committee known as the Jammu Kashmir Relief Committee (JKRC) now known as Kashmir Relief and Development Foundation (KRDF) in order to help the victims of this tremendous tragedy never known before or experienced in the whole history of Jammu Kashmir.
Emergency relief camps were set up by JKRC in all the major cities of Azad Jammu Kashmir and JKRC volunteers worked around the clock to help the earthquake victims. This included distribution of tents, food supplies, clothing and shelter that was provided by JKRC with the help of individuals and various organisations
Rebuilding and reconstruction Phase.
KRDF a UK registered charity has done the following projects with the help of other NGOs.
Projects Done
Namnotta School (Rawalakot)
Kamsar Camp School Plan (Muzaffarabad)
Vocational Training Centre Kathiely Muzaffarabad
Vocational Training Centre Dawarian, Neelum Valley
Vocational Training Centre Khaigala, Rawalakot
Vocational Training Centre Seena Daman, Jhelum Valley
5 Vocational Training Centres (Jointly run with KET)
Ilm Ki Shamah Jalayey Rakho (Educational Programme)
Tent Cities in Bagh
Future & Current Projects
Secondary School in Muzaffarabad
High School in Muzaffarabad
10 more Vocational Training Centers in Azad Kashmir
Two Health Centers
Ambulances for immediate medical treatment
__________________________________________________________
Kashmir Relief & Development Foundation (KRDF)
Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1114625
63 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London E17 4SA
Phone :-+44 203 042 5470 Email: - info@krdf.net Web: -www.krdf.net
Kashmir Earthquake....An Over View
On Saturday 8th October 2005, A devastating earthquake hit Kashmir and northern Pakistan resulting in whole cities such as Balakot, Muzaffarabad, Bagh and other small villages being razed to the ground. Over 80000 deaths, Over 200000 injured, Over 600000 houses collapsed, 3.3 million people made homeless.
On seeing such devastation, it was decided to set up an emergency Relief Committee known as the Jammu Kashmir Relief Committee (JKRC) now known as Kashmir Relief and Development Foundation (KRDF) in order to help the victims of this tremendous tragedy never known before or experienced in the whole history of Jammu Kashmir.
Emergency relief camps were set up by JKRC in all the major cities of Azad Jammu Kashmir and JKRC volunteers worked around the clock to help the earthquake victims. This included distribution of tents, food supplies, clothing and shelter that was provided by JKRC with the help of individuals and various organisations
Rebuilding and reconstruction Phase.
KRDF a UK registered charity has done the following projects with the help of other NGOs.
Projects Done
Namnotta School (Rawalakot)
Kamsar Camp School Plan (Muzaffarabad)
Vocational Training Centre Kathiely Muzaffarabad
Vocational Training Centre Dawarian, Neelum Valley
Vocational Training Centre Khaigala, Rawalakot
Vocational Training Centre Seena Daman, Jhelum Valley
5 Vocational Training Centres (Jointly run with KET)
Ilm Ki Shamah Jalayey Rakho (Educational Programme)
Tent Cities in Bagh
Future & Current Projects
Secondary School in Muzaffarabad
High School in Muzaffarabad
10 more Vocational Training Centers in Azad Kashmir
Two Health Centers
Ambulances for immediate medical treatment
__________________________________________________________
Kashmir Relief & Development Foundation (KRDF)
Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1114625
63 Hoe Street, Walthamstow, London E17 4SA
Phone :-+44 203 042 5470 Email: - info@krdf.net Web: -www.krdf.net
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give us MORE info.
Check this out. I stumbled upon it. i was wondering why how much does it take (cost wise) to make a house like this?
http://sites.google.com/site/rizviandaleeb/projects/kashmir-earthquake
earthquake has increased now, not only earthquake but tsunami, hurricane all kinds of natural disaster has increased worldwide
it is happening more and more around the world, what is happening !
Check this out. I stumbled upon it. i was wondering why how much does it take (cost wise) to make a house like this?
http://www.enews.pk/usman-khawajas-test-career-may-be-over-ricky-ponting/