ScienceLandslides Threaten Safety in Himalayan Regions Like Joshimath
The Himalayas face increasing danger from landslides, as highlighted in the series "Hills on the Edge." In Joshimath, cracks and tilting floors forced residents like Mohan Shah to evacuate by January 2023. The town sits on an old landslide deposit, making it vulnerable. A 2025 assessment found high landslide susceptibility in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Uttar Pradesh, worsened by geology, rainfall, and human activity.
Firstpost·2h ago·Joshimath


