Joshimath disaster: Rampant infra development main reason, climate change a force multiplier, says expert
A local environmental activist blamed the irreparable damage to several tunnels and hydropower projects in and around Joshimath.
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A local environmental activist blamed the irreparable damage to several tunnels and hydropower projects in and around Joshimath.
The appearance of cracks on roads and houses across Joshimath in Uttarakhand is mainly due to the rampant infrastructure development that is happening in a very fragile ecosystem like Himalayas, experts said on Sunday, adding climate change is ...
Following the appearance of cracks in the houses, a total of 66 families are reported to have migrated from Joshimath as of now.
Joshimath Sinking Latest News: Cracks have appeared in hundreds of houses of Joshimath, the gateway to some renowned pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib.
Land subsidence in Joshimath is primarily due to the National Thermal Power Corporation’s Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Project and is a very grave reminder that people are messing up with the environment to an extent that is irreversible, experts said on Sunday.