Major tremor expected anytime, not possible to predict exact time, says geologist

The geologist further asserted that the earthquake was triggered by natural phenomenon and anthropogenic activities as well

Geologist Nitish Priyadarshi has stated that another major tremor can be expected anytime and the countries near the Himalayan region should be on high alert.

"Major tremor can occur anytime, maybe in a week or two.It is not possible to predict the exact time. Countries near the Himalayan region like Afghanistan, Nepal, India and Pakistan should be on high alert," Nitish Priyadarshi told ANI here.

Priyadarshi asserted that the earthquake was triggered by natural phenomenon and anthropogenic activities as well.

"The main reason for this earthquake is tectonic movements, the plates are colliding with each other, below the Himalayas. Also, the huge blasting which is going on in Himalayas to make roads is impacting the rocks in the Himalayas. This earthquake is trigged by natural phenomenon and anthropogenic activities as well," he added.

The death toll from the devastating earthquake, which hit Nepal and northern parts of India on Saturday, has climbed over 2,100 even as the rescue efforts intensified in search of the survivors.

Fresh tremors were felt across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, After an earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hit the east of Kathmandu earlier on Sunday.

The massive earthquake and the aftershocks left behind a trail of death and destruction in Nepal's capital Kathmandu as well as parts of India.