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Land subsidence News
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This is emerging as a silent catastrophe across many of the world’s rapidly growing cities.
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India has several hill destinations that often get overcrowded during the summer. Recently, the hill stations of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh faced the wrath of nature and landslides destroyed several areas and infrastructure. The rapid construction in hill areas has also raised serious alarm among the locals. Shimla, often referred to as the "Queen of Hills" and renowned for its natural beauty, attracts millions of tourists from across the country and abroad. However, this pride of India is now sinking. The hills of Shimla seem to be slowly giving way, and the situation has become a cause for serious concern among scientists and geological experts.
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More than 40 families in the Paingadh village, which is among the oldest settlements on the bank of the Pindar River near Tharali on the Karnaparayag-Almora National Highway, have become homeless and are living like refugees.
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The land sinking in the village started on Friday and so far 16 houses were damaged, with three of them developing cracks on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.
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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
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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.
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Congress chief slammed the NDMA for guidelines on posting about the Joshimath crisis
He said that the government was trying to "shooting the messenger"
Kharge said govt has banned reports of agencies such as ISRO
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Ropeway connecting Joshimath to Auli has come under threat
Administration had to suspend the ropeway service as a precautionary measure
Cracks appeared near tower number 1 of the ropeway
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Uttarakhand government has announced an interim relief of Rs 1.5 lakh to affected families
Locals in Joshimath have protested against the National Thermal Power Corporation
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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.
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In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analysed the ground reality of people who turned homeless due to land subsidence in Joshimath.
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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.
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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.
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PMO will hold a meeting on Sunday afternoon about the Joshimath crisis
The meeting will be led by Principal Secretary to the PM Dr. P K Mishra
The hill town is facing a major challenge due to land subsidence
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