Seismic tremors were felt in various parts of Uttarakhand on Sunday afternoon though no loss of life or major property loss was reported in the State. Following the Nepal earthquake tremors were felt in Uttarakhand on Saturday and Sunday. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, the tremor on Sunday was measured at 6.9 on the Richter scale.
There were no reports of human fatalities or major damage to property from anywhere in the State due to the tremors. Meanwhile, following the tremors, Chief Minister Harish Rawat has directed all the district magistrates to make available details of assessment of loss and damage due to the tremors on urgent basis.
Stating that tremors were also felt in the State on Sunday, the chief minister directed that necessary steps be taken for alert and safety regarding seismic activity.