India has unveiled a new seismic hazard map alongside an updated Earthquake Design Code, representing a significant revision in how earthquake risks are assessed. For the first time, the entire Himalayan region has been designated as the newly created highest-risk Zone VI, highlighting its growing susceptibility to seismic events. This major policy update, one of the most significant in decades, now categorizes over 60% of the country within moderate to high earthquake risk zones. Watch the full video to learn more!

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