Tthe Indian Space Research Organisation’s (Isro) National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) in Hyderabad has released satellite images that reveal the severe land subsidence affecting the town of Joshimath. The images, taken by the Cartosat-2S satellite, show that the entire town, including the Army’s helipad and a temple, has been designated as sensitive zones. Source link
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Joshimath sinking: Army base in town reports cracks | India News
DEHRADUN: The Army, which has a significant presence in Joshimath, is also facing land-subsidence problems with structures developing cracks in the Army campus, according to officials, reports Gaurav Talwar.“The whole landscape in Joshimath, including the area that comes under the Army, is facing land subsidence,” said Piyoosh Rautela, a member of the expert team which […]