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Articles for Joshimath Town

Geological factors to rampant development: Decoding reasons for Joshimath crisis
1 year, 2 months ago

Geological factors to rampant development: Decoding reasons for Joshimath crisis

Hindustan Times  

Nine technical reports of central government institutions on Joshimath show how geological instability, rampant development and traffic-induced vibrations may have contributed to the development of cracks and ground fissures in the holy town located on ancient landslide residue in Chamoli district. IIRS analysed satellite images of Joshimath between June 2019 and February 2022 and gave a slew of reasons for …

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GROUND REPORT | Joshimath crisis: A story of criminal neglect
1 year, 10 months ago

GROUND REPORT | Joshimath crisis: A story of criminal neglect

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 26, 2023 10:45 IST By the end of 2022, there had already been several reports of local protests about the “gradual sinking” of Joshimath, a small Himalayan mountain town in the northern State of Uttarakhand. But it was only on January 5, several days after cracks began to appear in hundreds of houses and the matter became …

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Joshimath crisis updates: Two more hotels lean towards each other, cracks widen at many places
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath crisis updates: Two more hotels lean towards each other, cracks widen at many places

India TV News  

Joshimath crisis: Two more hotels were dangerously leaning towards each other while wider cracks appeared near Auli ropeway and in other areas of land subsidence-hit Joshimath on Sunday. Meanwhile, special prayers were offered by locals at Nrisingh temple in Joshimath on Sunday to save the town from the land subsidence crisis, a former official of Badrinath temple Bhuvan Uniyal said. …

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Joshimath Crisis Updates: NDMA Asks ISRO Not to Share Land Subsidence-related Details Publicly; 223 Families Evacuated
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Crisis Updates: NDMA Asks ISRO Not to Share Land Subsidence-related Details Publicly; 223 Families Evacuated

News 18  

After Indian Space Research Organisation shared a study stating that Joshimath sank 5.4 cm in 12 days, the National Disaster Management Authority on Saturday directed concerned departments to not interact with media or share any data publicly. After Indian Space Research Organisation shared a study stating that Joshimath sank 5.4 cm in 12 days, the National Disaster Management Authority on …

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Joshimath Sinking: NTPC says tunnel one km away from town, 1.1 km below ground
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Sinking: NTPC says tunnel one km away from town, 1.1 km below ground

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A 12-kilometer long tunnel connected to the Tapovan Vishnugad hydroelectric project is 1 kilometers away from Joshimath town and at least a kilometer below the ground, state-owned NTPC has told the power ministry explaining its project has no role in the subsidence of the region. A head trace tunnel, which connects water intake at the dam site to …

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Joshimath Sinking: NTPC says tunnel one km away from town, 1.1 km below ground
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Sinking: NTPC says tunnel one km away from town, 1.1 km below ground

India TV News  

Joshimath sinking: A 12-kilometer long tunnel connected to the Tapovan Vishnugad hydroelectric project is 1 kilometers away from Joshimath town and at least a kilometer below the ground, state-owned NTPC has told the power ministry explaining its project has no role in the subsidence of the region. A head trace tunnel, which connects water intake at the dam site to …

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Joshimath ‘land-sinking’: Chief Secretary orders to demolish all dilapidated buildings immediately
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath ‘land-sinking’: Chief Secretary orders to demolish all dilapidated buildings immediately

The Hindu  

Uttarakhand Chief Secretary S.S. Sandhu on Monday ordered the immediate demolition of buildings that have developed cracks and are badly damaged in the alleged land subsidence in Joshimath town. For this, we should plan to demolish the establishments that are damaged badly so that they don’t harm the other nearby buildings,” Mr. Sandhu said during the review meeting at district …

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PMO holds high-level meet on Joshimath land subsidence; Experts conduct study
1 year, 11 months ago

PMO holds high-level meet on Joshimath land subsidence; Experts conduct study

Hindustan Times  

The Prime Minister’s Office has held a high-level review meeting on the land subsidence activities in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath and a team of central agencies and experts are assisting the state government to prepare short, medium and long-term remedial measures to deal with the situation, officials said on Sunday. Besides, members of the National Disaster Management Authority, chief secretary and director …

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Joshimath land subsidence: PM Modi assures all possible help to save town
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath land subsidence: PM Modi assures all possible help to save town

Live Mint  

In the wake of land subsidence at Joshimath city of Uttarakhand, PM Modi spoke with Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday, regarding the situation and assured all possible help to the state from the Union Government. PM Modi assured all possible help to save Joshimath" said Uttarakhand CM Dhami. We'll The Prime Minister's Office will also hold a …

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Joshimath: Land subsidence only in a particular area, govt in talks with ISRO
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath: Land subsidence only in a particular area, govt in talks with ISRO

Live Mint  

As the Joshimath city of Uttarakhand went on high alert after 500 houses developed cracks due to land subsidence, the authorities are claiming that only a particular area of the city is affected. The state government was seen in action mode as Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held two high-level meetings on Friday and also visited the affected areas to …

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Joshimath Can No Longer Sustain Increasing Pressure, Warns Geologist As Himalayan Town Sinks
1 year, 11 months ago

Joshimath Can No Longer Sustain Increasing Pressure, Warns Geologist As Himalayan Town Sinks

News 18  

Hundreds of houses in Uttarakhand’s Joshimath area are in the midst of collapse. It also falls in Seismic Zone 5 with the highest risk of an earthquake and is equally susceptible to landslides," says Dr Kalachand Sain, noted geologist and director of Dehradun-based Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology. Not only is the area tectonically most active due to continued subduction …

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Geology to unplanned construction: Decoding why Joshimath is sinking
1 year, 11 months ago

Geology to unplanned construction: Decoding why Joshimath is sinking

Hindustan Times  

On Thursday, the Uttarakhand government banned construction work in and around Joshimath over land subsidence that has resulted in cracks in 561 homes there leading to protests by panicked locals. VIDEO| Temple collapses in Uttarakhand's Joshimath, no casualty reported “The area around Joshimath town is covered with thick layer of overburden material. “Joshimath being on a fault line and close …

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Land subsidence in Joshimath, cracks develop in over 500 houses
1 year, 11 months ago

Land subsidence in Joshimath, cracks develop in over 500 houses

Deccan Chronicle  

Joshimath : Cracks have reportedly developed in as many as 561 houses in Joshimath as a result of continued land subsidence in the town, stated the District Disaster Management Department. This crack is increasing every hour which is worrying," said Joshimath Municipal Chairman Shailendra Pawar As many as nine houses in Marwadi have reported cracks and at the same time …

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Uttarakhand: Torch Protest in Joshimath After Cracks Develop in Houses, CM Dhami to Visit District
1 year, 11 months ago

Uttarakhand: Torch Protest in Joshimath After Cracks Develop in Houses, CM Dhami to Visit District

News 18  

A unique protest was seen on the streets of Uttarakhand’s Joshimath as people came out with torchlights in their hands after huge cracks developing in many houses in the town, triggering panic among the residents. pic.twitter.com/AKlMkIEAli— ANI UP/Uttarakhand January 5, 2023 In the wake of the news of land subsidence in Joshimath and cracks developing in many houses in the …

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