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Why is Joshimath Sinking & Can it be Saved? | In Gfx

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Last Updated:January 10, 2023, 10:43 IST

Uttarakhand’s Joshimath is facing a severe land subsidence issue, with dangerous cracks appearing in many buildings and houses

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A look at why the town situated in the foothills of the Himalayas is at the brink of disaster. (Image: News18)

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Joshimath is situated at a height of 6,150 feet from sea level. (Image: News18)

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Joshimath is the gateway to Badrinath. (Image: News18)

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The town is believed to be the winter seat of Lord Badrinath. (Image: News18)

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Earlier this month, hundreds of buildings in the town developed dangerous cracks. (Image: News18)

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According to residents, small cracks had started appearing in December itself. (Image: News18)

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The town has been declared a landslide-subsidence zone. (Image: News18)

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A recent survey confirmed that the land beneath Joshimath is sinking. (Image: News18)

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The town was built on the site of an ancient landslide. (Image: News18)

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Cracks were reported in a few houses in 1971. (Image: News18)

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The first report outlining the sinking problem appeared in 1976. (Image: News18)

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A variety of factors built over a long period of time have led to the subsidence. (Image: News18)

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The soil in the area cannot support a high rate of construction. (Image: News18)

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The population of the town increased manifold, and rampant infrastructure development put additional pressure on the land. (Image: News18)

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The Himalayas have a very fragile ecosystem. (Image: News18)

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Experts have advised halting construction in the area among other things. (Image: News18)

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Planning of the town should be revised, experts have advised. (Image: News18)

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