The recent quake was also very similar to the powerful, 8. Gujarat state disaster management policy 7 2 principles for disaster management 2. A detailed account of these activities is given in the progress report for the period 26 january 30 april 20011. Response and rescue operation in bhuj earthquake india. Interdisciplinary observations on the january 2001 bhuj. Gujarat earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction. Earthquake capacity building and risk reduction measures. To develop and propose suitable mitigation strategies 1. Earthquake 2001 kandla, porbandar and navlakhi ports. Jan 18, 2011 several pieces of studies on the january 26, 2001, bhuj earthquake mw 7.
What was the cause of the earthquake in gujarat 2001. Implications of 2001 bhuj earthquake for seismic risk. International seminar on disaster preparedness and mitigation, 21 23. The city is in the region known as the kutch region. Gujarat earthquake free download as powerpoint presentation. Sahoo changes observed on land and ocen after gujarat earthquake of january 26, 2001 using irs data international j. The earthquake was felt as far away as delhi in the north, kolkata in the east and chennai in the south. The last earthquake with its epicenter in india was the gujarat earthquake of january 26, 2001. Sep 02, 2019 mitigation means actions taken to prevent or eliminate the natural disasters or hazards like flooding, earthquake, landslides, wildfires or dam failure to happen. Injury epidemiology after the 2001 gujarat earthquake in. Map of northwestern indian state of gujarat providing location of the epicenter of the 2001 earthquake and the local and referral hospitals. Adb and world banks gujarat earthquake assessment mission visited gujarat during february 1122, 2001 for assessing the economic impact of the earthquake. Several pieces of studies on the january 26, 2001, bhuj earthquake mw 7. Mishra is presently chairman, gujarat electricity regulatory commission.
Gujarat state disaster management policy, 2002 gsdma. The gujarat earthquake is also known as the bhuj earthquake. Oct 23, 20 the following are the major information relating to jan. A massive earthquake struck gujarat on january 26, 2001, indias fiftyfirst republic day. The gujarat earthquake resulted in a paradigm shift in the policy of the government from relief and humanitarian assistance oriented postdisaster intervention to a proactive prevention, mitigation and predisaster preparedness. The january 26, 2001 earthquake a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7. The entire approach was to provide relief after the occurrence of the. The analysis produced three sets of findings, based on indepth interviews with national and multinational companies which responded to the gujarat earthquake. Evaluation of post disaster mitigation strategy of bhuj earthquake. The 26 th of january 2001 was the worst republic day of independent republic of india ever. Earthquake sources in india and strategies for hazard. It turned out to be one of the two most deadly earthquakes in the recorded history of india, with almost 20,000 people confirmed as dead, and another.
Most vulnerable areas the himalayan and subhimalayan regions, kutch and the andaman and nicobar islands. The epicenter was located in the northeast of bhuj city and the quake affected over 8,792 villages in 171 talukas governmental administrative units of the 21 districts in gujarat 7, 8. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari in bhachau taluka of kutch district of gujarat, india. Only one person died that too of heart attack in the earthquake at seattle in feb. The bhuj, gujarat earthquake bhuj earthquake of january 26, 2001 was a major. Comprehensive gujarat state disaster management policygsdmp was declared in november. Gujarat earthquake 2001 asian disaster reduction centeradrc. Port authorities, gsdma, gmb officials, iima, cept library, gsdma, website. Building and disaster mitigation 147 chapter viiisome innovative aspects of the. The richter scale earthquake measured the magnitude of the quake between 7. Oct 06, 2014 study of the january 26, 2001 gujarat earthquake.
The research was informed by concepts of corporate social responsibility csr. A manual containing systems and procedures to assist municipal and. The main objectives of the policy are to develop appropriate disaster prevention and mitigation strategies, to provide clarity on the roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders concerned with disaster management so that disasters can be managed more effectively and to ensure that. Immediate needs and mediumterm strategy for each sector. The epicentre was about 9 km southsouthwest of the village of chobari in bhachau taluka of kutch district of gujarat, india the intraplate earthquake reached 7. The gujarat earthquake was the most powerful to strike india since 15 august 1950, when an 8. On january 26th 2001, an extremely severe earthquake of magnitude 7. The first quarterly report from 26 january 30 april 2001, and the second report covering the period 26 january 31 july 2001 were brought out earlier. This is the third report in the series for the period 1 august 2001 31 january 2002. Ist, a giant earthquake measuring between whopping 7. Near the epicenter, in the city of bhuj, over 90% of the structures collapsed from the. The kutch earthquake 2001 recollections, lessons and insights pramod k. On january 26, 2001, a major earthquake rocked the far reaches of the state of gujarat in india. The approach used was both quantitative as well as qualitative.
A devastating earthquake hit india this morning, killing more than 1,000 based on news reports as it toppled buildings and houses. The 2001 gujarat earthquake, also known as the bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 january, indias 52nd republic day, at 08. Several proactive measures are being initiated by the government of india towards risk mitigation and several states are now taking more interest in. It left over 20,000 people dead and caused massive destruction of infrastructure, housing and livelihoods. The gujarat state disaster management authoritygsdma was created on 8th february 2001 to act as a nodal agency for earthquake reconstruction after gujarat earthquake, 2001. Disaster mitigation institute latest update on earthquake in. The most devastation earthquake in the last 150 years. India earthquake of 25 january 2001 in gujarat, india by. Earthquake hazards in india india has a long history of earthquake occurrences.
Introduction bhuj earthquake occurs in gujarat on 26 january 2001. Gujarat earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction policy. Interdisciplinary observations on the january 2001 bhuj, gujarat. Ground deformation of the gujarat earthquake of 26 january 2001 j. The state government immediately conceptualized a comprehensive rehabilitation and reconstruction programme which addressed all important concerns that arose from the earthquake starting from immediate relief, economic rehabilitation, livelihood restoration as well as long term capacity building of all. According to the ini tial press reports on the gujarat earthquake in indi a on 26 january 2001, which registered 7.
Best magic show in the world genius rubiks cube magician americas got talent duration. Gujarat earthquake emergency management economies free. The epicenter of the earthquake is 20 km from the bhuj at bhachao. Gujarat state disaster management authority, india. Most vulnerable areas the himalayan and subhimalayan regions, kutch. Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report. Empower communities and mitigate social impacts 29. Comprehensive gujarat state disaster management policy. The aim of the gujarat state disaster management policy is establishing necessary systems, structures, programs, resources, capabilities and guiding principles for. Mitigation and management of earthqueck authorstream. International seminar on disaster preparedness and mitigation, 2123.
Feb 23, 20 bhuj earthquake and its tectonic setting the mw7. Bhuj earthquake india 2001 a complete study civildigital. Mitigation strategies to be adopted for hazards on ports. Comprehensive gujarat state disaster management policy was declared in november 2002. Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report executive summary india suffered a devastating earthquake on january 26, 2001. Earthquake capacity building and risk reduction measures in. Following are the reasons why is gujarat prone to earthquakes. The bhuj earthquake district of kutch, state of gujarat india january 26, 2001 a reconnaissance report identification of priority issues prepared for drmworld institute for disaster risk management krishna s.
Gujarat earthquake recovery program assessment report a. Jan 26, 2001 a devastating earthquake hit india this morning, killing more than 1,000 based on news reports as it toppled buildings and houses. Thiruppugazh3 summary the bhuj earthquake of january 26, 2001 and the ensuing damage brought to the fore deficits. Maximum number of death and damage was at bhuj, which was the epicentre of earthquake. Mar, 2016 on the morning of january 26, 2001, the nations 52nd republic day, a devastating earthquake occurred in the kutch district of the state of gujarat. Pdf the gujarat earthquake 2001 experience in a seismically. Sahoo visited gujarat during february 6 10, 2001 and collected ground truth information to interpret satellite data.
Earthquake sources in india and strategies for hazard mitigation. To develop appropr iate disaster prevention and mitigation strategies. Transportation trucks at times were not available and there was difficulty in finding labour for loading and unloading material. Pdf gujarat earthquake, january 2001 lessons to be learnt.
The effects of the earthquake were also felt on the north side of the pakistan border, in pakistan 18 people were. The bhuj earthquake district of kutch, state of gujarat. On the morning of january 26, 2001, the nations 52nd republic day, a devastating earthquake occurred in the kutch district of the state of gujarat. Gujarat earthquake relief mission report of who activities, 1 february 31 july 2002 medical supplies. All sizes and hues, relief equipment, personnel and rescue teams with their equipment.
The death toll is expected to rise quickly as rescue teams flood into the worstaffected towns bhuj, in the state of gujarat, and the nearby city of ahmedabad. It included data collection from the primary sources of the district collectorate, interviews with the district civil administration, health officials, and army officials who organized rescue operations, restoration of communication and transport, mass casualty management, and informal discussions with local. Aug 07, 2010 the 2001 gujarat earthquake occurred on january 26, 2001, at 03. Economic consequences of the earthquake disaster loss, reconstruction cost and output loss.
The border district of kachchh, which bore the brunt of the fury, was almost completely destroyed, with the urban areas of bhuj the district headquarters, anjar, bhachau and rapar suffering the maximum devastation. Thus, damage mitigation strategies need to be based on the source characteristics size, depth. About 65% of the total area of the country is vulnerable to seismic damage of buildings in varying degrees. Geological survey, this quake was a complex earthquake, involving a small event followed by the larg. Bhuj earthquake of 2001, massive earthquake that occurred on jan. The gujarat earthquake of january 2001 was another monumental disaster that. Evaluation of post disaster mitigation strategy of bhuj. Response of engineered structures in each of these regions can also differ based on the attenuation characteristics, site response etc.
The loss of life and nearly all of the destruction of physical assets took place in western and central gujarat, where around 20 million people live and work. Disaster mitigation institute latest update on earthquake. Transportation trucks at times were not available and there was difficulty in finding labour for loading and unloading material which caused avoidable and critical delays. The 52 nd republic day will continue to haunt the tragic memory of gujarat earthquake on this day at round 8. Gerrp gujarat earthquake reconst ruction and rehabilitation program gicea gujarat institute of civil engineers and architects. Bhuj earthquake occurs in gujarat on 26 january 2001. Mitigation means actions taken to prevent or eliminate the natural disasters or hazards like flooding, earthquake, landslides, wildfires or dam failure to happen. Changes in atmospheric aerosol parameters after gujarat earthquake of january 26, 2001 advances in space research, volume 33, issue 3, 2004, pages 254258. The epicentre of the gujarat earthquake was a small town called bhuj. The 2001 gujarat earthquake occurred on january 26, 2001, at 03. Earthquake 2001 recollections, lessons and insights pramod k. Who gujarat relief mission first quarterly report of who activities following the earthquake, 26 january to 30 april 2001. Risks of life, property, social and economic activities are also part of it. By contrast, the 2001 earthquake practically destroyed four large towns and badly.
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