India Updates Seismic Zonation Map to Minimise Earthquake Risk

India has updated its earthquake map to better protect people from earthquakes.

The new map shows that a bigger area of India, including the Himalayas, is at higher risk.

This means more people and buildings need to be safer.

The map uses better science to predict earthquakes and helps builders make stronger structures.

The goal is to keep people safe and reduce damage when earthquakes happen.

The Himalayas are especially risky because the ground there is still moving and can cause big earthquakes.

The new rules will help cities and towns in the Himalayas build safer buildings and prepare for earthquakes.