Joshimath Sinking
Joshimath Sinking: The frequent landslides in Joshimath, Uttarakhand have put the entire city in danger. Due to the landslide, there is an atmosphere of panic among the people and people are forced to leave their homes. This condition of Joshimath has increased the concerns of the state and central government. Now the central government seems to be taking fast steps in this matter. Center has constituted a 6-member expert committee to find out the mystery of Joshimath landslide, which will submit its report in three days.
The Central Government has issued orders in this regard. On the other hand, on Friday, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also had a high level meeting with the officials in Dehradun. In the meeting, CM Pushkar Singh Dhami instructed the officials to first shift the affected people to safer places. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has also constituted a committee to study the landslide in Joshimath. This committee will study Joshimath closely. Please inform that cracks are continuously widening in Joshimath, due to which people are in panic. The edge of water is seen bursting on the roads. Because of this, there is an atmosphere of panic among the people of the city.
Due to landslide in Joshimath, the situation is becoming dangerous everyday. The cracks in the houses and roads are getting wider. A temple has also collapsed yesterday. Along with this, water is continuously coming out from inside the ground. More than 600 houses are in danger here. The state government team is conducting on-site inspection of the situation in Joshimath. Today Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami himself will go to Joshimath and take stock of the situation there.
Scientists suggested to pay attention to drainage and sewer system
Earlier, scientists had suggested to the government that the city’s drainage and sewer system should be taken care of. Along with this, it was also suggested that the soil erosion caused by the river should be stopped. There should be displacement of families living on the lower slopes. Large structures can be a threat to the area. Therefore, construction works should be banned in the affected areas.
