Bhaderwah shook by fresh tremors

May 13, 2013 14:15

Fresh tremors of moderate intensity today shook Bhaderwah valley and adjoining areas in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting authorities to close down schools again.

Tremors measuring 4.1, 3 and 3.7 on the Richter scale shook Baderwah valley and adjoining areas at 12:01 pm, 8:42 and 9:41 am respectively, Met officials said.

There was no immediate report of any casualty or injury, but the tremors triggered fresh panic among people, who rushed out of their houses. Met officials said the epicentre is Bhaderwah. Schools, which had reopened after 12 days of closure due to quake, were again closed today and students were sent back home, officials said.

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