Quake: Minor cracks in 6 buildings in Delhi

April 25, 2015 21:09

Six buildings in Delhi developed minor cracks today due to the tremors, epicentred in Nepal, which shook northern and eastern parts of the country.

Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung, who held a meeting with Delhi Disaster Management Authority and other government agencies to take stock of the situation, was informed that there was no significant damage to any building and there was no cause for any concern.

The three Municipal Corporation commissioners, who were at the meeting, said hairline cracks were seen in three buildings in east district, minor cracks were reported in two buildings in south and one building was affected in north district.

Officials said their teams had visited these sites and cracks were assessed. "There has been no significant damage to any structure or building and there is no cause for concern," an official statement said.

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