joshimath cracks: Joshimath exceeds its carrying capacity; Experts suggest declaring it a no-construction zone
The experts have recommended that Joshimath, a town in Uttarakhand, be declared a no-new construction zone due to its exceeding carrying capacity and poor construction design. Experts from various institutions, including the Central Building Research Institute and the Geological Survey of India, have raised concerns about the town's population density and the impact of heavy construction on the unstable soil.