Land Subsidence affected 65% of Homes in Joshimath: Report

A report released by government agencies on 27th September, 2023, stated that approximately 65% of houses in Joshimath, a sacred pilgrimage town in Uttarakhand, have been impacted by land subsidence, posing a severe threat to the community.

Background

  • Commencing on January 2, signs of significant land subsidence emerged near the Joshimath-Auli road, resulting in substantial cracks in houses and civil structures.
  • This alarming development forced the evacuation of 355 families from the area.
  • Locals acknowledge that land subsidence had been a gradual concern over several years but intensified drastically between January 2 and January 8.

Post-Disaster Assessment: The Grim Reality

  • A 35-member ....
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