Uttarakhand's Joshimath Declared Disaster-Prone Area After "Sinking", Cracks Detected
NDTV
According to the Chamoli District Disaster Management Authority, 603 buildings in Joshimath have developed cracks so far.
Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on Monday said the Joshimath area of Uttarakhand has been declared disaster-prone, with the increasing land subsidence and cracks detected.
He said two central teams, including one from the Union Jal Shakti ministry, will arrive in the holy town shortly.
"The Joshimath area has been declared disaster-prone. Two teams from the central government, including a team from the Jal Shakti ministry, are arriving here. Construction activities have been banned in Joshimath and nearby areas. Dry ration kits are being distributed to the affected people," the Chamoli DM said.
Earlier on Monday, the district administration said basic facilities at relief camps set up for the affected people were being constantly inspected.
