Mild quake jolts Kashmir

February – 06,2013-SRINAGAR :An aerial view of Srinagar city including parts of world famous Dal lake in Srinagar on Wednesday, as sun came out for the first time this week afrer rains lashed Kashmir valley and snow on the hills. The sun brought respite to the people from the cold wave. Photo/Mohd Amin War

SRINAGAR:  A slight intensity tremor was felt in parts of Kashmir valley, including this summer capital, in the wee hours, when people had finished their ‘Sehree’ meal, to start their fast.

A Met department Spokesman said that the quake, measuring 3.2 the on Richter scale, shook the valley at around 0349 hrs.   However, the exact location of its epicenter was not known.

 There was no report of any loss of life or damage to property in the quake, he added. (AGENCIES)