Experts to study tremors, earthquake in Vellore
The Hindu
‘Over 40 houses have been affected’
An expert research team from New Delhi will soon undertake a detailed study on earthquake and mild tremors in Pernambut town in Vellore district.
This was disclosed by Vellore Collector P. Kumaravel Pandian after inspecting the affected areas in Pernambut town, connecting Vellore and Tirupattur districts, on Sunday. Officials said the team would comprise experts from IIT Delhi and the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Accompanied by S. Dhananjayan, Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO), Gudiyatham, the Collector interacted with the affected families in the town. “More than 40 houses have developed cracks due to the impact of the earthquake,” the Collector said.
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