Public asked to report earthquake omens

Policy meant to nip speculation, rumors in bud

SHANGHAI - The government of East China's Jiangsu province is encouraging residents to report abnormal natural phenomena or abnormal animal behavior, either of which may be an omen signaling that an earthquake is imminent, according to a draft rule issued by the government.

To invite public comment, the legislative affairs office of Jiangsu posted the draft to its website on Monday.