 "Tremors felt in West Bengal")
Parts of West Bengal were today rocked by an earthquake, that had its epicentre in Nepal, causing panic among the people.
"Earthquake which had its epicentre in Nepal region, was felt here in the city and other parts of the Eastern region. The quake measured 7.1- 7.2 on richter scale. We are still waiting for more details," D K Das , a senior official of Kolkata Metrological department said.
Hundreds of people ran out of their homes, offices, metro stations and high rise buildings, and assembled on the streets. The tremors were felt in various parts of the city especially in Lake Town, Salt Lake, Dalhouise and Park street area.
People ran out of Metro stations and high rise buildings.
The April 25 Earthquake had claimed over 8000 lives in Nepal. Several people were also killed in India following the quake.
"Earthquake which had its epicentre in Nepal region, was felt here in the city and other parts of the Eastern region. The quake measured 7.1- 7.2 on richter scale. We are still waiting for more details," D K Das , a senior official of Kolkata Metrological department said.
Hundreds of people ran out of their homes, offices, metro stations and high rise buildings, and assembled on the streets. The tremors were felt in various parts of the city especially in Lake Town, Salt Lake, Dalhouise and Park street area.
People ran out of Metro stations and high rise buildings.
The April 25 Earthquake had claimed over 8000 lives in Nepal. Several people were also killed in India following the quake.
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