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A big temblor is about to come
Many people, especially office-goers, were spotted rushing out of their workplaces after strong tremors from earthquakes epicentered in Nepal shook the national capital and adjoining areas

Strong tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR on Tuesday when earthquakes of magnitudes 6.2 and 4.6 struck Nepal.The two tremors were felt less than half an hour of each other. The first quake occurred at 14:25:52 IST, followed by another at 14:51:04 IST."Earthquake of Magnitude:4.6, Occurred on 03-10-2023, 14:25:52 IST, Lat: 29.37 & Long: 81.22, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Nepal," the NCS posted on X.Speaking after the earthquake, Mahavir Negi, Professor at the HNB Central University, told ANI, "These small earthquakes are indicating that a big earthquake is about to come. After that big earthquake, only the energy stored in the earth will be able to be released. We all need to be aware of it... Earthquake-proof buildings should be constructed..."Many people, especially office-goers, were spotted rushing out of their workplaces after strong tremors from earthquakes epicentered in Nepal shook the national capital and adjoining areas.As soon as the tremors were felt in the national capital, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, along with other officials rushed out of Nirman Bhawan.Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal posted on X, "Strong earthquake tremors have also been felt in Delhi. I hope you all are safe"."Hey, Delhi people! We hope you all are safe. Please come out of your buildings to a safe spot, but do not panic. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS! For any emergency help, dial 112," Delhi Police posted on X.With inputs from agencies
First Published:Oct 03, 2023, 19:15:59 IST
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