Yama, Hindu God of Death Leaves Hundreds Dead or Injured

Hindu gods abandon followers: 110 killed, 350 injured in Hindu temple fire

At least 110 people were killed and more than 350 others injured in a massive fire that broke out during a fireworks display at Puttingal Hindu temple in Kollam, in the southern Indian state of Kerala early Sunday morning, officials have said.

“It was a spark from the crackers being burst that fell into the stack of crackers kept on ground, leading to the fire.”

“Fire at temple in Kollam is heart-rending and shocking beyond words. My thoughts are with families of the deceased and prayers with the injured,” Indian Prime Minister Modi said, announcing a compensation of 200,000 rupees ($3,000) for the families of each of the victims.

Another Strong Earthquake Rattles Hindu Kush

M6.6 quake jolts Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan

Centered at 36.492°N, 71.156°E the quake struck at a depth of 210.4km, reported USGS/EHP.

The quake was felt within a 400-km radius of the epicenter, in as many as six countries, and as far south as northern Faisalabad, Pakistan.

EQ Details

Magnitude: 6.6Mw [Subject to change due to procedural issues at USGS/EHP]

Location: 36.492°N 71.156°E depth=210.4 km (130.7 mi)
Time: 2016-04-10 10:28:58 (UTC)
Distances:

• 39.0 km (24.2 mi) WSW of Ashkasham, Afghanistan
• 48.0 km (29.8 mi) WSW of Ishkashim, Tajikistan
• 50.0 km (31.1 mi) SE of Jarm, Afghanistan
• 86.0 km (53.4 mi) SE of Fayzabad, Afghanistan
• 282.0 km (175.2 mi) NE of Kabul, Afghanistan

A deadly earthquake measuring  7.5Mw struck the Hindu Kusnh region on October 26, 2015 killing at least 300 people with more than  2,000 others injured.

The quake has affected a vast region, and caused major devastation to multiple communities.

In 2005, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing more than 75,000 people.

Related Links

• Strong Earthquake Strikes Hindu Kush Region, Afghanistan December 26, 2015
• Deadly Hindu Kush Earthquake – Update October 27, 2015
• Deadly Earthquake Strikes N. Afghanistan October 26, 2015