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.
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