Joshimath is sinking because of these reasons | Uttarakhand Tragedy

Uttarakhand's Joshimath is sinking after cracks appeared in houses, temples and hotels. Situated at an altitude of 1890 meters in the Garhwal Himalayas, residents are living in constant fear of a major disaster and are forced to spend day and night in bone-chilling winter. Unplanned construction, topography, and geology are some of the factors that make this temple town highly vulnerable. Watch this video to understand the science behind subsidence in Joshimath.

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