A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet on 22 October 2026, causing loss of life, extensive damage and displacement.

In a special discussion on NewsX, Mr. Mihir R. Bhatt, Director of the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI), joined other panellists to discuss lessons learned around earthquake risks in the Himalayan region and the importance of preparedness and disaster risk reduction.

Panel Members:

• Mihir R. Bhatt, Director, AIDMI
• Tenzin Lekshay, Director, Tibet Policy Institute
• Tenzin Tsundue, Tibetan Writer and Activist
• Surya Prakash Kapoor, Scientist

Moderator:
Ms. Shivani Singh, Senior News Editor, NewsX

The discussion raises an important question: How can we strengthen local preparedness, safer infrastructure and community resilience to reduce the impacts of future earthquakes?

Our thoughts are with the affected communities. Dungsem Nyamke!

🎥 Watch the full discussion on NewsX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uipyURzuGlg

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