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Remembering Karnah’s unbreakable spirit: 18 years since the devastating earthquake

Peerzada Sayeed by Peerzada Sayeed
October 9, 2023
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Karnah: In the annals of history, there are moments so deeply etched into our collective memory that they become indelible, forever haunting the hearts and minds of those who experienced them. 

One such haunting tragedy unfolded on October 8, 2005, precisely eighteen years ago today when the earth trembled beneath us, leaving an indescribable mark of sorrow and resilience. It was a day when the earth convulsed, unleashing the worst earthquake in recorded history, a cataclysmic event that would forever define the lives of those who survived it.

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On that fateful Saturday morning, as the third day of Ramadan dawned, the people of Karnah, like any other day, began their routines. Children and youth filed into schools and colleges, while office and institution staff diligently started their workday. Housewives were immersed in their daily chores, their thoughts weaving between their tasks and the anticipation of loved ones’ return. The sun rose, casting its gentle warmth upon the tranquil landscape. But then, at 9:20 AM, the clock struck a moment that would forever alter their lives—a moment that felt like a resurrection, but of despair and devastation.

The earthquake, registering at a staggering magnitude of 7.6 on the Richter scale, sent shockwaves through the region, leaving chaos, destruction, and unimaginable loss in its wake. Karnah, a border town in Kupwara district, bore the brunt of nature’s fury. 311 lives were tragically cut short, and nearly 1800 individuals were left injured and scarred, both physically and emotionally. The tremors shattered the very foundations of the community, reducing 90% of school buildings and houses to rubble. In the aftermath, families spent countless nights beneath the open sky, their world turned upside down.

Amidst the ruins, hope emerged as a beacon of light. The government, swift in its response, announced financial aid of 5,000 rupees to help people build makeshift shelters before the harsh winter descended. The resilience of the community was on full display as these temporary abodes stood strong for nearly two years, a testament to the unyielding strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

The scars of the 2005 earthquake have not faded with time. The memories, like freshly etched wounds, remain vivid in the minds of those who experienced the devastation. Speaking to the Kashmir News Service, survivors recounted the pain of loss, the struggle for survival, and the desperate appeals for help to rebuild their lives—memories that continue to haunt them.

“Today, as we commemorate the 18th anniversary of that cataclysmic event, we remember not only the tragedy but also the enduring spirit of a community that refused to be broken. It is a stark reminder that in the face of nature’s wrath, humanity’s resilience shines the brightest. The memory of the 8 October 2005 earthquake serves as a poignant symbol of strength, hope, and the unbreakable bonds that tie us together,” they said.

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