Joshimath sinking man-made disaster

Why ISRO has withdrawn its report on the Joshimath land subsidence?

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Joshimath crisis: Number of buildings with cracks rises to 849

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Uttarakhand government have ordered several state institutions, including the ISRO, not to interact with the media or share information on social media about Joshimath’s situation without prior approval. The National Disaster Management Authority has prohibited government institutions from interacting with the media and sharing data on social … Read more

Joshimath sinking: Natural or man-made disaster?

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Joshimath crisis: Number of buildings with cracks rises to 849

For years, residents of the northern Indian town of Joshimath Uttarakhand have been complaining to local authorities that their homes are being flooded. Now, the authorities are forced to take action, evacuating almost 100s of families in the last week and speeding up the arrival of experts to determine the cause. The cracks running through the … Read more