Seismic activities, construction loopholes, population pressure, among others cause for sinking of Joshimath: reports
Joshimath's land subsidence due to its location on a slope of morainic deposits, population pressure, multi-storeyed buildings, and lack of proper water disposal system, according to scientific reports. The reports suggest need for town planning review, construction typology, practices, materials, regulations, and awareness.
The Hindu ·