Why did Joshimath sink? How the new reports are important for entire Himalayas

Name: Why did Joshimath sink? How the new reports are important for entire Himalayas
Uploaded: 2023-09-28T11:09:00+05:30
Duration: 14:22
Channel: Times Of India
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Sumit Bhattacharya
Updated: Sep 28, 2023, 11:19 IST IST

What do the scientific and technical institutes say about Joshimath's subsidence and have infrastructure projects been cleared of blame for Joshimath's situation?

This week, The Times of India reported what eight central agencies have said about the sinking of Joshimath, a town in Uttarakhand that is en route to several places of religious importance, such as Badrinath, and trekking destinations such as the Valley of Flowers.
Joshimath is in Chamoli district, which in 2021 saw flash floods. The subsidence problem of Joshimath is decades-old. The town sits in moraine - lose soil.