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