35% of Joshimath in high-risk zone

Approximately 35% of Joshimath, which faced severe land subsidence last year, is situated in a high-risk zone, according to Ranjit Sinha, secretary of the disaster management department. Sinha, and senior officials from Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA), participated in a public consultation on rehabilitation and reconstruction on Saturday. He said technical teams, based on an on-field survey since January 18, have identified 14 areas spread across Joshimath under high-risk zones.