Fresh tremors on Sunday jolted various parts of Uttar Pradesh where the death toll mounted to 14, prompting Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to announce closure of all schools for the next two days as a precautionary measure.
Also, the Government has postponed Madarsa Board examinations slated for April 27 and 28. Now it will be held on April 29 and 30 respectively.
The tremors killed two more people in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 14. One death was reported from Kushi Nagar while a 60-year-old woman died after wall of her house collapsed during quake in Ballia. Other deaths were reported from Barabanki, Sant Kabir Nagar, Gorakhpur, Kanpur Dehat , Shravasti and Budaun.
While taking stock of the situation, CM Yadav has asked Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan and DGP AK Jain to keep DMs and SSP to be ready to tackle any untoward incidents. “The District Magistrates and Superintendents of Police should assess the loss of life and property caused by the earthquake in the Stage,” the CM said.
Chief Secretary Alok Ranjan told The Pioneer that the Government has asked DMs to set up control room. Besides, hospitals and police have been asked to stay on high alert. A 24-hour Control Room has been set up at Uttar Pradesh Disaster Management Department to provide all help and information round-the-clock. The numbers of the Control Room are 0522-4015703 and 0522-4915723.
Met officials said fresh tremors were felt across UP at 12.49 pm, lasting for a few seconds. “The State may face more tremors in the next 36 hours. People should be careful and be ready to move out of the dilapidated high-rise buildings,” a Met official said.