Joshimath got a new name.
The Pushkar Singh Dhami government of Uttarakhand has decided to change the name of the famous area of the state, Joshimath. Now this city will be known as Jyotirmath. A notice has also come out regarding this. Let us tell you that some time ago a terrible natural disaster had come to the fore in this area. Incidents of land bursting and cracks in houses started coming to the fore in the entire area.
Why did disaster occur in Joshimath?
There are some important factors behind the collapse of Joshimath. According to a survey conducted by the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority from August 2022, geological factors are playing an important role in the collapse of Joshimath. Extremely heavy rains and floods have also contributed to the collapse of Joshimath. The flood incidents of June 2013 and February 2021 also weakened the ground in the area, increasing the risk of collapse.
Know the special things about Joshimath/Jyotirmath
This city located in Chamoli district adjoining the India-China LAC is also strategically important. The road to Badrinath, Mana, Valley of Flowers and Hemkund goes from this place. This is why it is the biggest center of religious and economic activities. Auli is also a famous tourist destination near it, where lakhs of tourists come every year in summer and winter. But now this city is struggling for its existence. According to the 2011 census, the population here was about 4 lakh 55 thousand, which has now doubled. Now due to land subsidence, there are many villages in which living has become extremely difficult.
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