Cracks in houses News

The Rapid Action Force (RAF) which was deployed by the Centre in the city left on February 5. The team was expected to stay in Joshimath till February 10 to carry out inspections and investigations in various affected areas. Scientists of the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) said that crackometers had been installed in more than 60 houses

In view of the cracks, along with the obstruction of the road to Badrinath Dham, the contact of the Indian Army with the China border may also be cut off. After visiting the area, Geologist Prof M.P.S. Bisht said that the cracks' pattern is parallel. Apart from this, the sinking of the huge stones on the side of the road is also becoming a cause of concern for the government.

Cracks have occurred in 723 buildings in the town The Uttarakhand government has announced an interim assistance of Rs 1.5 lakh Protesters sought compensation based on the prices outlined in the master plan

In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analysed the worsening situation of Joshimath lank sinking and the failure of government in saving the holy town.

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Joshimath to review the land subsidence situation. He appealed to the people not to pay attention to rumours of demolition of houses that have cracks.

The Professor cited three main reasons behind the present tragedy of Joshimath. The IIT`s survey team conducted a survey near Alakananda and Dhauliganga. The decision to set up the expert team was taken in a high-level review meeting chaired by Principal Secretary to PM PK Mishra.

The sinking holy town of Joshimath is facing land subsidence resulting in houses and establishments developing cracks. Panic has gripped the locals as cracks have appeared in 723 buildings forcing 131 families to leave their homes. 

Officials had earlier said buildings will be dismantled under the supervision of a team of experts from the Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), Roorkee. A team from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is on standby to assist the district administration in the dismantling work, as and when required. On Monday, a team from the Union Jal Shakti Ministry also arrived at Joshimath.

So far 678 houses have developed cracks due to land subsidence in Joshimath. Not only this, even the roads have caved in at many places. Water is continuously gushing from under the ground.

Cracks have been noticed in a total of 678 buildings in the Joshimath town area. In view of security, a total of 81 families have been temporarily displaced. A total of 63 food kits and 53 blankets have been made available.