Land subsidence

Land 'sinking' in J&K's Ramban, 50 houses damaged

There has been a crack in the ground in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir. Due to which more than 50 houses have collapsed. Several dozen houses are within its reach.

Apr 27, 2024, 12:20 PM IST

Residents of Uttarakhand's Paingadh Village Forced to Take Shelter in Relief Camps After Cracks Appear in Homes

More than 40 families in the Paingadh village, which is among the oldest settlements on the bank of the Pindar River near Tharali on the Karnaparayag-Almora National Highway, have become homeless and are living like refugees.

Feb 22, 2023, 22:27 PM IST

After Joshimath, Land Subsidence Damages 16 Houses, 33-kV Power Transmission Line in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban; Families Shifted to Safety

The land sinking in the village started on Friday and so far 16 houses were damaged, with three of them developing cracks on the intervening night of Sunday and Monday.

Feb 20, 2023, 23:01 PM IST

Joshimath Sinking: Cracks Increase, Crackometer Installed in House Shifts

Joshimath Crisis: The cracks on the Badrinath Highway near Singhdhar Ward have also been increasing. The administrative officers inspected the spot after receiving information about it.

Feb 06, 2023, 18:49 PM IST

Joshimath sinking: Fresh cracks appear on Badrinath National Highway as Uttarakhand crisis intensifies

Joshimath is sinking: Over 863 houses of the around 4,500 buildings in Joshimath — known as the gateway to Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage sites — have developed cracks since October 2021. At least 181 of the buildings in the town have been placed in the unsafe zone, and 275 families have been moved out to safer areas, district authorities have informed.

Jan 23, 2023, 20:55 PM IST

'Govt banned ISRO report on Joshimath land subsidence': Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge said the government had banned reports of agencies like ISRO and had asked them not to interact with the media.

 

Jan 15, 2023, 08:14 AM IST

Joshimath Crisis: Ropeway service connecting Auli suspended following huge cracks on platform

Several houses at Singhdhar in the Joshimath town of Uttarakhand collapsed in the midnight hours of January 2 and 3.

Jan 14, 2023, 17:31 PM IST

Joshimath: Committee formed for distribution of interim package amount affected families

A 19-member committee was formed for the distribution of interim package amount among affected families.

Jan 12, 2023, 08:17 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Can Joshimath still be saved? An Analysis

In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analysed the worsening situation of Joshimath lank sinking and the failure of government in saving the holy town.

Jan 12, 2023, 00:01 AM IST

'Rumours': CM Pushkar Singh Dhami denies demolition of houses with cracks in Joshimath

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Joshimath to review the land subsidence situation. He appealed to the people not to pay attention to rumours of demolition of houses that have cracks.

Jan 11, 2023, 23:01 PM IST

Joshimath is sinking: 'Situation can worsen', cautions IIT expert after conducting an inspection survey

Joshimath sinking: The experts from the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), National Institute of Disaster Management, Geological Survey of India, IIT Roorkee, Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, National Institute of Hydrology and Central Building Research Institute have been tasked with assessing the situation and giving recommendations on preserving the holy town.

Jan 11, 2023, 17:11 PM IST

Land Sinking: After Joshimath, Karnprayag, cracks appear in Uttarakhand's Chamba town

The sinking holy town of Joshimath is facing land subsidence resulting in houses and establishments developing cracks. Panic has gripped the locals as cracks have appeared in 723 buildings forcing 131 families to leave their homes. 

Jan 11, 2023, 16:19 PM IST

Joshimath crisis: Uttarakhand govt announces Rs 1.5 lakh relief for affected families

Locals in Joshimath have protested against the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) demanding its withdrawal from the state.

Jan 11, 2023, 15:00 PM IST

Joshimath sinking: 'Prepared to sit out in the freezing cold', owner of damaged hotel and kin sit in protest

Joshimath crisis: Hotel Inn and Hotel Mount View, which have developed more cracks, will be dismantled in a few days, officials had said earlier, adding that all residents have been safely evacuated from the `unsafe zones`. According to sources, the hotel owners will meet the district magistrate in their push for compensation.

Jan 11, 2023, 10:43 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Analysis of Joshimath's grave situation after land subsidence

In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analysed the ground reality of people who turned homeless due to land subsidence in Joshimath.

Jan 11, 2023, 00:10 AM IST

Joshimath is sinking: Bulldozers reach the spot, hotel owner claims 'I did not receive any notice' as demolition process begins - WATCH

Joshimath sinking: In Joshimath, the process of demolishing the hotels which have big cracks or have been shaken from their places has started. Bulldozers have reached the spot.

Jan 10, 2023, 16:36 PM IST

Uttarakhand crisis: Cracks appear in houses in Karnprayag after land subsidence in Joshimath

Joshimath is sinking: Various minor landslides have taken place at Bahuguna Nagar of Karnprayag. The local municipality has requested Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's government for help. This comes amid the issue of land subsidence in Joshimath.

Jan 10, 2023, 13:00 PM IST

PMO to hold high-level meeting on Joshimath crisis, Uttarakhand govt calls for satellite study of town

The Uttarakhand government has requested for a study of Joshimath to be conducted through satellite images and a detailed report with photographs.

Jan 08, 2023, 13:52 PM IST

Joshimath crisis: Why is Uttarakhand town 'sinking' and what's land subsidence?

Geological factors are playing a significant role in Joshimath's subsidence, as per a study by Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) from August 2022.

Jan 08, 2023, 10:05 AM IST

Delhi airport and surrounding area at high risk of land subsidence

The research suggests that the area around Delhi Airport has the highest risk of land subsidence. An airport needs to have a rigid and stable ground to operate and any crack can in the area lead to major mishaps.

Jan 20, 2022, 00:00 AM IST