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Multiple tremors shake Pidawa area in Jhalawar, schools closed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 03:31 PM
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Residents of Pidawa in Jhalawar district experienced three strong tremors over a two‑and‑half hour period on Tuesday morning, prompting evacuations and minor structural damage.
On Tuesday morning, villages in the Pidawa region of Jhalawar district, Rajasthan, reported three distinct tremor events spread across roughly two and a half hours. The shaking was described by locals as similar to an earthquake, causing many residents to step out of their homes in alarm.
Preliminary observations indicate that a few houses sustained cracks in walls and ceilings, though no injuries have been reported so far. Local authorities have been alerted and are monitoring the situation for any further seismic activity.
In response to the disturbances, schools in the affected villages were closed for the day as a precautionary measure. Officials have advised residents to remain vigilant, avoid entering damaged structures, and report any aftershocks to the nearest police station.
The district administration is coordinating with the state disaster management team to assess the extent of damage and to determine whether any relief measures are required. Residents are expected to receive updates through local media and official channels.
No official statement on the cause of the tremors has been released yet, but the incident underscores the need for heightened awareness of seismic risks even in regions not traditionally known for earthquakes.
Preliminary observations indicate that a few houses sustained cracks in walls and ceilings, though no injuries have been reported so far. Local authorities have been alerted and are monitoring the situation for any further seismic activity.
In response to the disturbances, schools in the affected villages were closed for the day as a precautionary measure. Officials have advised residents to remain vigilant, avoid entering damaged structures, and report any aftershocks to the nearest police station.
The district administration is coordinating with the state disaster management team to assess the extent of damage and to determine whether any relief measures are required. Residents are expected to receive updates through local media and official channels.
No official statement on the cause of the tremors has been released yet, but the incident underscores the need for heightened awareness of seismic risks even in regions not traditionally known for earthquakes.