Joshimath, Uttarakhand. Photo: iStock
Joshimath, Uttarakhand. Photo: iStock

DTE Coverage: Why is Joshimath sinking?

A report by eight agencies looking into the causes of landslides in Joshimath was made public after eight months
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Part 1: Report by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology finds very small seismic activities as contributing factor
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Part 2: Report looks into Joshimath landslide causes; recommends banning construction but going ahead with Helang-Marwari bypass
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Part 3: Clean chit to the Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project for water leakages, landslides not occurred in areas with low population density
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Part 4: A team from institute conducted tests at 12 locations around Joshimath to find cause for land subsidence
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Part 5: The Roorkee institute has advised making channels for the flow of water in cities situated in mountains
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