Why is Joshimath Sinking?

The Himalayas, the youngest mountain range in the world, is naturally primed for calamities. The valleys in the Garhwal Himalayas, are among the most susceptible areas in the mountain range. Yet, Uttarakhand has not hesitated to choke its river basins with hydropower projects and promote extensive construction activities in the region.

Tune in at 4pm IST on 9th January 2023 to understand why the historical city of Joshimath is sinking and what will be the larger environmental repercussions.

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Sukanya Nair
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