Joshimath Land Subsidence Crisis

• Joshimath, a town in Uttarakhand, has been sinking by around 5 cm in the last 12 days;

• The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has ordered all concerned departments not to interact with the media or share any data on social media;

• The State government has spoken to ISRO and others, informing them not to share reports that create panic among residents;

• Joshimath's geological setting, together with the unplanned and rampant construction in and around the town, has resulted in land subsidence;

• A subsidence of nearly 9 cm was recorded between April-November 2022; and

• The central part of Joshimath town, army helipad and Narsingh Mandir - the winter seat of Lord Badrinath - have been witnessing rapid subsidence.

Test your knowledge about the land subsidence crisis in Joshimath, Uttarakhand, caused by geological setting and unplanned construction, leading to sinking of the town and important landmarks. Explore the impact and response to this environmental issue.