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Cracks have developed in at least 570 houses in Uttarakhand's Joshimath as a result of continued land subsidence. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will visit the town soon to take stock as he is getting expert reports and preparing a plan.

The Uttarakhand government has formed a team of scientists to find out the reason behind the occurrence of land subsidence in Joshimath and the resultant damage

Winter season and the danger of house collapse due to landslides have now become a major issue in Joshimath Town. Nine wards of Joshimath town have been massively affected by landslide.

More than 500 houses in the Himalayan town of Joshimath have developed cracks, with varying degrees of damage. The area is prone to high seismic activity and reports indicate that a total of 66 families have migrated thus far.

In the wake of the news of land subsidence in Joshimath and cracks developing in many houses in the town, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that necessary actions would be taken to save the people of the district.

The land in Joshimath is sinking due to a phenomenon called land subsidence. Over 500 homes and several roads have developed cracks.

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.

Uttarakhand government to prepare prefabricated buildings to shift people whose houses have cracked  

The holy town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand is facing an increasing risk of landslides, with big cracks appearing in the houses and streets. Due to the critical situation, Disaster Management Secretary Ranjit Sinha is visiting the city on ...

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.