Haseena Ayoob
Haseena Ayoob is a regular contributor of The Chenab Times.
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Kashmir’s Unfinished Earthquake Story: Why Scientists Are Warning of a Major Seismic Threat
Two new scientific studies published in 2026 have renewed concerns about Kashmir's long-term earthquake risk, warning that a combination of active faults, accumulated tectonic strain, vulnerable soils, rapid urbanisation, and weak construction practices could magnify the impact of a future major earthquake. While researchers stress that earthquakes cannot be predicted and no imminent event is forecast, the studies highlight Kashmir's position within a seismically active segment of the Himalaya and point to significant vulnerabilities in the region's built environment, particularly in densely populated urban areas. The findings underscore the need for stronger building-code enforcement, infrastructure retrofitting, hazard assessments, and public preparedness measures to reduce future earthquake losses.
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