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flag India reclassifies entire Himalayas as highest earthquake risk zone, updating building codes for safety.

flag India has updated its seismic zonation map, classifying the entire Himalayan arc as Zone VI, the highest risk level, for the first time, based on advanced hazard analysis. flag The change reflects greater earthquake risks due to long-quiet but dangerous faults, especially in the central Himalayas. flag Now, 61% of India is in moderate to high-risk zones, with nearly 75% of the population living in seismically active areas. flag The update, part of the 2025 Earthquake Design Code, mandates stricter building standards, including anchoring non-structural elements and ensuring critical infrastructure remains functional after quakes. flag The southern peninsula’s risk remains low due to stable geology. flag The Bureau of Indian Standards urges immediate adoption of the new map over the 2016 version.

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