Question

Find out how the Armed forces have helped the people during the following disasters discuss in the class and white notes on them:
1) Gujrat earthquake (2001) - Areas affected :Bhuj, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar,Kutch,Surat, Surendranagar district, Jamnagar and Jodia

Answer 1

Explanation:

The earthquake which struck Gujarat on 26 January 2001, had an intensity of 7.7 on the MMS (Moment Magnitude Scale) and lasted for 2 minutes. This deadly earthquake killed about thirteen thousand people, flattening about four lakh homes.

The Indian Armed Forces as always, was quick to swing into action, mobilising emergency medical help, evacuations and rescue operations. It helped in delivering food and water to the affected areas.