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This Article is From Apr 10, 2016

Metro Services Halted In Delhi After Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tremors

Metro Services Halted In Delhi After Powerful Earthquake Triggers Tremors
The Delhi Metro trains were stopped temporarily following standard procedure. (Representational Image)
New Delhi: Metro rail services were halted in Delhi after an earthquake struck northeast Afghanistan on Sunday, sending tremors across North India and Pakistan.

People rushed out of their homes in the national capital region as the 6.8 magnitude earthquake, epicentred around 300 km from Kabul shook tall buildings.

The Delhi Metro trains were stopped temporarily following standard procedure. Train services were resumed after a while but with reduced speeds.

There were no immediate reports of any casualty after the earthquake.

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