TopicEarthquake
aashray · /ɑːʃ.rəj/
आश्रय
aashray/ɑːʃ.rəj/noun
safe place to stay temporarily after a disaster
आपदा के बाद अस्थायी रूप से ठहरने की सुरक्षित जगह
Schools and gyms often serve as public shelters after quakes.
भूकंप के बाद स्कूल और जिम अक्सर सार्वजनिक आश्रय बनते हैं।
Examples
Families gathered at the community shelter with blankets.
Volunteers brought food and water to the shelter.
The city published a list of open shelter locations online.
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