Lagatar24 Desk
Chamoli, Jan 22: Chamoli District Magistrate (DM) Himanshu Khurana has conducted an on-the-spot inspection of the land identified in the Dhak village of Joshimath in Chamoli District on Saturday, regarding the displacement of subsidence-affected people.
“So far 863 buildings have been identified by the district administration where cracks have been found due to land subsidence. Out of this, 181 buildings have been placed in the unsafe zone,” said he.
Joshimath, Uttarakhand | So far 863 buildings have been identified by the district administration where cracks have been found due to land subsidence. Out of this, 181 buildings have been placed in the unsafe zone: DM pic.twitter.com/28FuzeTsb8
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As per information, the DM has directed the Rural Works Department (RWD) to provide a contour map of the land in Dhak soon. A detailed plan for displacement is likely to be prepared by Central Building Research Institute (CBRI) after taking suggestions from the affected people.
Moreover, the DM said that reports have been received that cracks in buildings have widened in a few areas after Uttarakhand was hit by heavy snowfall recently.
“Due to heavy snowfall in Joshimath, reports have been received that in a few areas cracks in buildings have widened. Our team is working to provide all the necessary facilities like heaters, hot water, and others,” said Himanshu Khurana.
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The teams of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police are on alert if any tragedy arises due to heavy snowfall in Joshimath.
Regarding the condition of the relief camps in Joshimath, he said that the teams are working to provide all necessary facilities to the family.
Earlier on January 20, Secretary of Disaster Management, Ranjit Kumar Sinha briefed about the rehabilitation and relief work being carried out in Joshimath and informed that an amount of Rs 4 lakhs has been allotted as immediate assistance to the affected eight tenants at the rate of Rs 50 thousand per family.
Meanwhile, more than Rs 3.27 crores have been distributed to 218 affected families in Joshimath as an advance relief.
