Joshimath-Like Crisis Strikes J&K's Doda; Villagers Forced To Scurry For Safety

As many as 20 families were shifted to safer places after the Nayi Basti area in Thathri municipality of Doda District started sinking. As a result of which, dozens of houses developed cracks and became unsafe. The area is continuously slipping due to various factors, including the use of machinery in the construction of roads along with seepage of water resulting in the wreaking of bed roads beneath the village. Officials of the local administration also visited the spot and assured all possible help to the affected locals.

Tarin Hussain

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