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Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah

Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah

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Flood Hazards in Kashmir are Disastrous Due to Unplanned Urbanization

The inundation of the Kashmir valley, and particularly Srinagar City in September 2014, stands as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities inherent in...

30.04.2024 20

Kashmir Observer

Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah

Lessons from Taiwan for Kashmir

A major earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck the eastern parts of Taiwan on April 2nd and caused less than 100 casualties. In contrast, the magnitude...

22.04.2024 10

Kashmir Observer

Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah

New Year Resolution: Our Built Environment Should Secure Us From Earthquake Disasters

As we say goodbye to 2013, it is a valuable learning experience to explore what we have achieved and what needs to be accomplished to make the Jammu,...

04.01.2024 10

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Dr Afroz Ahmad Shah

Delaying Dealing with Earthquake Vulnerabilities in Kashmir Risks Millions of Lives

Over 1,000 people lost their lives in the twin quake sequence of magnitude 6.3 that struck the war-torn nation of Afghanistan on October 7, 2023, and...

14.10.2023 10

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