Joshimath Rapidly Sank 5.4 cm in 12 Days: ISRO Satellite Image

Joshimath: Satellite images by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have proved that during the past 12 days, Uttarakhand’s Joshimath witnessed the rapid sinking of 5.4 cm.

This was proved by the satellite images of Joshimath taken between December 27 and January 8, which were released by ISRO’s National Remote Sensing Centre. These pictures were taken by the Cartosat-2S satellite.

Massive soil sinking occurred due to “a rapid subsidence event that was triggered on January 2, 2022, the ISRO report said.

The rapid shifting of soil occurred in the central Joshimath, in the region around an Army Helipad and a temple.

It was also found that between April and November 2023, the sinking rate of Joshimath was quite low. During these eight months, Joshimath had sunk by only 9 cm.

Joshimath, the “sinking” temple town is known to be the gateway to popular pilgrimage sites like Badrinath and Hemkund Sahib. It is also the winter abode of Lord Badrinath. Following land subsidence, roads and buildings have developed cracks in Joshimath. Around 4000 persons have been evacuated to safe places. According to the Uttarakhand government, apart from hotels and business establishments, 678 homes in Joshimath are in danger.