India has released an updated seismic hazard map under the revised Earthquake Design Code, placing the entire Himalayan arc in the highest-risk Zone VI. The revision highlights that 61% of the country now falls under moderate to high seismic risk, addressing long-unacknowledged fault stresses and seismic gaps. The update aims to enforce stricter building standards in vulnerable areas like Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
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