4,000 Shifted Out Of 'Sinking' Uttarakhand Town, Demolition Begins Today

Joshimath has been divided into three zones - - 'Danger', 'Buffer', and 'Completely Safe' - based on the magnitude of possible danger due to the land subsidence.

The buildings that have developed cracks and are badly damaged in Uttarakhand's Joshimath will be demolished, so they don't harm the nearby buildings, officials have said.

The demolition of the damaged buildings will begin today.

Joshimath has been divided into three zones - - 'Danger', 'Buffer', and 'Completely Safe' - based on the magnitude of possible danger due to the land subsidence.

A total of 603 buildings in 'sinking Joshimath' have developed cracks, officials said, adding that the ones that are most damaged will be demolished.