Jammu & Kashmir
Some people ask their parents about the flood fury. Some elders and seniors recall the rainy season of valley but did not find any resemblance of such nature’s fury in terms of rains. But the question remains that as to why rains of just five or six days created havoc in the valley especially in central Kashmir. Some say it is God’s will but where was God for these so many thousands of years? Some say it is due to encroachments and urbanization thereupon but what about Delhi, Mumbai and other cities created at the basis of concrete jungle? Similarly, MeT would say they had informed about earth quack but government and people would be unable to deal with situation.
Rumors of dreaded earthquake that would engulf already flood torn region in coming days has not only created fear among the masses but also has raised the chances of deaths by cardiac arrests. Earthquake was felt at around 2.15 am with the people coming out of their houses in shock, rumors have started oozing out from all sides that now it is the turn of earthquakes that would level everything. This indication has somehow created fear among the entire people in valley.
People were seen gossiping the entire day in Srinagar’s old city about the past reports wherein it was predicted that massive earthquake will struck Kashmir in coming years. Some semi educated were also searched the reports on Google and showed it to the elders. Kashmiris has turned arrogant, It hasn’t repented to what happened to it in the past, an elderly was saying to others in the periphery.
The social networking sites also remained abuzz with the people raising concern about the threats of earthquake in valley and the alarm sounded already by the experts. “Kashmir comes in seismic zone V and it is considered the most dangerous and prone to earthquakes. May God help us,” reads the status of one of the face book user. The status update was flooded with comments of his friends wherein the earthquake of the previous night was threadbare discussed.
People also are of the opinion that he structures constructed in Kashmir at present are much delicate in nature that a serious shock could level everything here. With the trauma of the recent floods not getting erased from the minds, people especially women have began expressing concern over another threat of the natural disaster. However, there were few who consoled each other saying, nothing happens without the will of God. Though there has no confirmation on account the department concerned.