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WhatsApp Viral: NASA warns 9.1 magnitude earthquake in Delhi between 7-15 April; know truth behind it

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 22 March 2018, 11:11 IST

Whatsapp messenger has been one of the most popular and most used means to exchange messages. A message on social media's leading instant messaging platform WhatsApp is going viral, in which NASA says that at the beginning of next month i.e. April 7 to April 15, a 9.1-magnitude earthquake will occur in Delhi. People are engaged in sharing the message intentionally the truth to each other or unknowingly spreading rumours. But in reality, what is the truth of this message, let's know.

"According to NASA, the biggest earthquake will hit Delhi soon. The Richter's scale is 9.1 or may be 9.2 The date has not cleared yet but it may occur in between 7 to 15 April. Loss of life has declared in lacs.

Here is the full message:

Now let's know the truth of this message. At first glance, this WhatsApp message seems as a rumour. And in reality, it is a rumour too. There are no three major reasons behind this.

-The science has made a lot of progress and it can warn about future calamities. Alarm systems have been developed to warn the threat of a tsunami, but the technique to predict earthquake has not yet been developed. Scientists from around the world are busy searching for the solution.

-For more information on this WhatsApp message, the website (www.nasaalert.com) has been referred to, it is actually a fake website. The address of NASA's official website is www.nasa.gov.

-NASA has not yet released any official announcement or warning about the earthquake in this regard.

Therefore, it can be said clearly that this message is just a rumour and you do not need to worry. Stay relaxed and there is no danger at the moment.

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First published: 21 March 2018, 16:58 IST