A temple collapsed in Singdhar ward of the Himalayan town of Joshimath on Friday evening, further alarming residents living under constant fear of a major disaster in the offing, officials said. Uttarakhand: Temple Collapses in Joshimath, No Casualty.
In view of land subsidence in Joshimath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday gave instructions to set up a big temporary rehabilitation centre in the town. Joshimath Land Subsidence: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Directs Officials To Set Up Rehabilitation Centre for Families Evacuated After Houses Developed Cracks.
Apart from the officials of the Disaster Management, Irrigation, Home Department, Commissioner Garhwal Mandal and District Magistrate Chamoli will also participate in the meeting. Dhami further said that he would visit Joshimath on Saturday and take stock of the situation. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami to Hold High-Level Meeting Regarding Landslides in Joshimath and Cracks in Houses.
Winter season and the danger of house collapse due to landslides have now become a major issue in Joshimath Town. Nine wards of Joshimath town have been massively affected by landslide.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has said that New Uttar Pradesh of New India does not run away from challenges, it faces them. Uttar Pradesh: CM Yogi Adityanath Says Residents or Migrants ‘New Uttar Pradesh’ Has Ensured Everyone’s Safety During Coronavirus Pandemic.