Zone 2

Barmer district in Rajasthan, India is in both Seismic Zone III and Seismic Zone IV. The western parts of Barmer are in Zone IV, which is a high damage risk zone. The remaining parts of Barmer are in Zone III, which is a moderate damage risk zone.

• Seismic zones

  The state of Rajasthan is divided into three seismic zones: I, II, and III. Zone IV is a high damage risk zone, while Zone III is a moderate damage risk zone. 

• Barmer's hazards

  Barmer is vulnerable to flash flooding, earthquakes, and other natural disasters. The district is located in the Thar Desert and has a desert climate. 

  Other hazards in Barmer 

• Extreme rainfall

  In 2006, Barmer experienced extreme rainfall that caused flooding in the nearby town of Kawas.

• Rapid urbanization

  Poorly planned urbanization has increased Barmer's vulnerability to flash flooding.

• Local ecology

  The local soil type and ecology can't handle sudden or excessive water accumulation.