Earthquake warning system in Haryana

Chandigarh: Haryana's new secretariat in Chandigarh has become the only building in India to have an early earthquake warning and security system. The system is already being used in 26 countries around the world and can provide crucial seconds for evacuation in event of an earthquake. Installed and demonstrated by a team from Terra Techcom Private Limited, New Delhi, and Secretary Electronics GmbH, Germany, who have collaborated with India for the project, the system uses a master and a sub-master device which prevents false alarms and a six-horn siren at the terrace with a 6-km range, said Bijender Goel, managing director, Terra Techcom Private Limited.