In Brief
Tremor in the Koyna Dam area
Atmosphere of fear among citizens
Fear of landslides due to ongoing heavy rain
(Koyna Dam Earthquake) A tremor has occurred in the Koyna Dam area. The tremor struck at 12:09 AM, and since it happened at night, an atmosphere of fear has spread among the citizens.
The Koyna Dam is safe and there is no danger to the dam. Due to the heavy rain, there is a constant fear of landslides in the villages near the hills, and the administration has advised citizens to remain alert.
An earthquake of 3.4 on the Richter scale has occurred, with the epicenter located in Helwak village near the Koyna Dam.