An earthquake of magnitude 3 on the Richter scale was felt in the Chandoli Dam area of Sangli at 4: 46 am on Wednesday. Therefore, there is an atmosphere of fear among the citizens, he said.
It has been raining continuously in Chandauli district. Water has started to seep out from the lake. The water level has increased. Therefore, citizens of the area are requested to take precautions. According to reports, the earthquake was felt at 4: 46 am on Wednesday. As it was a minor accident, no injuries were reported. The epicentre of the earthquake was eight kilometres from Varanasi. Authorities said there was no immediate danger from the quake.
What is the relationship between rain and earthquakes?
Explaining the relationship between earthquakes and rainfall, Punjabrao Dakh, an expert of the Meteorological Department, said that there is a possibility of more rain when tremors are felt. He has made that observation. A similar incident had taken place earlier in Marathwada. An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 on the Richter scale was felt in four districts - Parbhani, Nanded, Hingoli and Jalna.
