Demolish worst affected Joshimath homes, expert panel tells Centre, state

A senior official, privy to the report submitted both to the Centre and state government, told TOI on Saturday: “Prima facie, it appears that at least 25% area of Joshimath, which has a population of about 25,000, has been affected by the land-subsidence problem. A survey to ascertain the intensity of damage (to buildings and sundry structures) is currently underway. It will be put in three categories: severe, moderate and slight.”

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/demolish-worst-affected-joshimath-homes-expert-panel-tells-centre-state/articleshow/96821479.cms