Hundreds killed in Kashmir quake

passingby · Oct 8th, 2005, 18:49

Pakistan says more than 1,000 people may have died in a powerful quake that also hit north India and Afghanistan.

The quake in Kashmir had a magnitude of at least 7.6. The epicentre was 80km (50 miles) north-east of Islamabad.

Pakistan's interior ministry said several villages had been wiped out. A total of 172 are so far confirmed dead in Indian-administered Kashmir. Rescuers are trying to reach dozens of residents feared trapped in a building collapse in Islamabad

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larki55 · Oct 8th, 2005, 21:41

Wasn't there some IM'ers in the Kashmir area? And does any know if they are OK?? This earthquake sounds just horrible.

They are in my thoughts and prayers. If any one knows something could you post.
Thanks
Larki55

Shiver me Timbers · Oct 8th, 2005, 21:47

Hi Larki, I'm in Gilgit now, and we got a good shake this morning for about 2 minutes, with aftershocks all afternoon. Luckily, we escaped the worst, no major damage here, sadly the same can't be said elsewhere.

seventies'hippy · Oct 8th, 2005, 21:49

Rock & Roll Conor,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

larki55 · Oct 8th, 2005, 22:17

Good to hear Conor. Take care
larki

crimsonriver · Oct 8th, 2005, 22:31

I was in Kashmir last fornight. Sounds sad.. I hope the damage is contained.. this year has been particularly tough on the people living in the mountains.. first the floods in Himachal.. now the quakes... *sigh*

Nick-H · Oct 8th, 2005, 23:53

Glad to know you are OK, Conor.

Is Dr. F in that are?

lotus blossom · Oct 9th, 2005, 00:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Is Dr. F in that are?

Dr. F. left last week.

My beloved and his family live in Srinigar, but i've not been able to get in touch with anyone. the people of kashmir have suffered so much; it breaks my heart.

shanthi · Oct 9th, 2005, 00:49

God Bless and protect all IM'ers in the affected areas and every other person who has been touched by this tragedy

lotus blossom · Oct 9th, 2005, 01:39

i was able to get through and talk with my fiance's brother who assured me that they were all alright. My guy was traveling by car to jammu to take the train to goa. the road he was on was closed down for a few hours due to the quake but it sounds like he made it to the train station and left the area - whew!

here is a link about the fault lines in that area:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4322582.stm

Nick-H · Oct 9th, 2005, 02:37

Oh, Lotus Blossom, my heart sank when I read your first post --- I'm so glad your people are OK.

lotus blossom · Oct 9th, 2005, 03:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Oh, Lotus Blossom, my heart sank when I read your first post --- I'm so glad your people are OK.

Asalamualaikum --

Nick, thank you so much for your concern. my heart sank too when i saw kashmir all over the news this morning. i am so glad that ali is on his way to goa and getting distance from the area.

andygoodyear · Oct 9th, 2005, 03:58

3000 are now feared dead. the epicentre was 50 miles in diameter

Rika · Oct 9th, 2005, 06:33

I was talking with my fiancee at the time the quake hit. First he seemed ok and then I could hear the nerves hitting his voice and then -- of course! -- he left the building. I don't think I have ever been so relieved to have someone get off the phone in my entire life.

I cannot imagine what devastation there is nearer to the epicentre. Lotus, I am sooo glad your loved ones are ok. That's wonderful news.

I remember how scary the Northridge earthquake was when I had first moved to California and I am in an area well-prepared for such events. I have no doubt that some of these places (many of them?) are not equipped to handle such severe temblors. My heart, prayers and sympthy/empathy go out to the people in the affected areas.

lotus blossom · Oct 9th, 2005, 08:09

Rika,

Thank you for your caring thoughts! Scary stuff. Where is your fiance?

Blessings!

Oct 8th, 2005, 18:49	#1
passingby Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 436	Hundreds killed in Kashmir quake Pakistan says more than 1,000 people may have died in a powerful quake that also hit north India and Afghanistan. The quake in Kashmir had a magnitude of at least 7.6. The epicentre was 80km (50 miles) north-east of Islamabad. Pakistan's interior ministry said several villages had been wiped out. A total of 172 are so far confirmed dead in Indian-administered Kashmir. Rescuers are trying to reach dozens of residents feared trapped in a building collapse in Islamabad read more here

Oct 8th, 2005, 21:41	#2
larki55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: loving nature Posts: 254	How are our IM'ers ? Wasn't there some IM'ers in the Kashmir area? And does any know if they are OK?? This earthquake sounds just horrible. They are in my thoughts and prayers. If any one knows something could you post. Thanks Larki55

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Shiver me Timbers Colder than a well digger's ass Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: North Atlantic Posts: 1,594	Hi Larki, I'm in Gilgit now, and we got a good shake this morning for about 2 minutes, with aftershocks all afternoon. Luckily, we escaped the worst, no major damage here, sadly the same can't be said elsewhere. __________________ Europe to India Overland / Andaman's Tips / Pakistan Tips / Flickr Photos / IM Photos

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crimsonriver The Nom@d... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Some road.. somewhere... Posts: 325	I was in Kashmir last fornight. Sounds sad.. I hope the damage is contained.. this year has been particularly tough on the people living in the mountains.. first the floods in Himachal.. now the quakes... sigh __________________ Look around and chose your own ground For long you live and high you fly And smiles you'll give and tears you'll cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be... Last ride : Bhutan, Arunachal, Sikkim.. (Where do I ride next?) My Travel Journal... http://the-never-ending-road.blogspot.com

Oct 8th, 2005, 22:17	#5
larki55 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: loving nature Posts: 254	Good to hear Conor. Take care larki

Oct 8th, 2005, 23:53	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Glad to know you are OK, Conor. Is Dr. F in that are? __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Oct 9th, 2005, 00:49	#9
shanthi Account closed on user's request Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South India Posts: 785	God Bless and protect all IM'ers in the affected areas and every other person who has been touched by this tragedy

Oct 9th, 2005, 01:39	#10
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,892	i was able to get through and talk with my fiance's brother who assured me that they were all alright. My guy was traveling by car to jammu to take the train to goa. the road he was on was closed down for a few hours due to the quake but it sounds like he made it to the train station and left the area - whew! here is a link about the fault lines in that area: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4322582.stm

Oct 9th, 2005, 02:37	#11
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	Oh, Lotus Blossom, my heart sank when I read your first post --- I'm so glad your people are OK.

Oct 9th, 2005, 03:58	#13
andygoodyear Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 275	3000 are now feared dead. the epicentre was 50 miles in diameter

Oct 9th, 2005, 06:33	#14
Rika Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 55	Hundreds killed in Kashmir quake I was talking with my fiancee at the time the quake hit. First he seemed ok and then I could hear the nerves hitting his voice and then -- of course! -- he left the building. I don't think I have ever been so relieved to have someone get off the phone in my entire life. I cannot imagine what devastation there is nearer to the epicentre. Lotus, I am sooo glad your loved ones are ok. That's wonderful news. I remember how scary the Northridge earthquake was when I had first moved to California and I am in an area well-prepared for such events. I have no doubt that some of these places (many of them?) are not equipped to handle such severe temblors. My heart, prayers and sympthy/empathy go out to the people in the affected areas.

Oct 9th, 2005, 08:09	#15
lotus blossom re-member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: revolving around the sun standing still Posts: 1,892	Rika, Thank you for your caring thoughts! Scary stuff. Where is your fiance? Blessings!

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