The following are the major information relating to Jan. 26, 2001 earthquake in Gujarat: The Richter scale earthquake measured the magnitude of the quake between 7.6 and 7.7. Gujarat Earthquake Relief Mission Third Report of WHO Activities following the Earthquake (1 August 2001 - 31 January 2002) SEA/EHA/A1. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat, India. There was also the problem of an overflow. The 52ndRepublic day will continue to haunt the tragic memory of Gujarat earthquake. There were complaints that relief material flown into Bhuj had not quite percolated into the adjoining villages. 20/01 operations update No. WHO defines Disaster as "any occurrence, that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life, deterioration of health and health services, on a scale … The facility of additional 200 to 300 beds is increased in the hospitals of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar for the injured. With the end of the acute emergency phase, the number of national and international organizations working in the earthquake areas is declining. Relief and Rescue Measures : 2 battalions of Army have reached at Bhuj with latest equipment and 30 special medical team. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Annual Appeal 2001/Earthquake Recovery and Rehabilitation Launched on 9 July 2001 for CHF 60.6 million (USD 36ml EUR 41m) for three years. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. The 26th of January 2001 was the worst Republic day of Independent Republic of India ever. Shri L. Mansingh, chief Coordinator, Bhuj Mobile phone No.98250-11134 ; Shri Anil Mukim, District Collector, Bhuj Mobile Phone No. Earthquake, Case Study, Bhuj, 26th January 2001 Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Maximum number of death and damage was at Bhuj, which was the epi-centre of earthquake. India/Gujarat earthquake: Recovery and rehabilitation appeal No. After a general introduction to the earthquake and its effects, a description is given of the damage suffered by princely palaces and religious buildings in Bhuj, JamNagar, Wankaner, Morbi, Maliya, Halvad, Dranghedra and Ahmadabad. February 7, 2001 • If earthquake is here, ... February 5, 2001 • Bhuj jailer guards an empty prison ... relief measures • 'Ninety per cent of Kutch is Transportation trucks at times were not available and there was difficulty in finding labour for loading and unloading … General Highlights. After the formation of Disaster Management Authority for the State, complete disaster management plans for Tsunami and earthquakes are prepared. February 7, 2001 • If earthquake is here, ... February 5, 2001 • Bhuj jailer guards an empty prison ... relief measures • 'Ninety per cent of Kutch is This paper describes the findings of a tour of heritage buildings in the Indian state of Gujarat which were affected by the Bhuj earthquake of 26th January 2001. Period covered: 1 - 31 January 2002 In Bhuj’s rebuilding, the Gujarat approach is widely looked at as a model for reconstruction. All sizes and hues, relief equipment, personnel and rescue teams with their equipment. The Impact of Catastrophes on National and Regional Economies: A Case Study of Gujarat Presented at the World Bank, Washington conference on Financing ... On 26 January 2001, an earthquake struck the Kutch district of Gujarat at 8.46 am.