J&K: Officials, team of GSI arrive in Doda after cracks and subsidence observed in 21 structures

J&K: Officials, team of GSI arrive in Doda after cracks and subsidence observed in 21 structures

Government sent a team of GSI and they are conducting their studies. They will submit the report to government. People have vacated the area, said Sub divisional magistrate Athar Amin Zargar.

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Monday, February 06, 2023, 07:35 PM IST
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A day after cracks and subsidence was spotted in 21 structures in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, administrative officials and team of Geological Survey of India arrived at the spot for inspection.

Sub-Divisional Magistrate Athar Amin Zargar said, "21 structures were affected yesterday. Zone of influence is limited to the same, as observed today morning."

He further added that the situation is being regularly monitored by Deputy Commissioner of the region and senior officials and it is under control. "Government sent a team of GSI and they are conducting their studies. They will submit the report to government. People have vacated the area," he elucidated.

Athar had earlier said that the cracks started appearing in a house in December last year has now begun increasing. Until yesterday, the cracks were reported in six structures which increased and the area was seen sinking, he added.

A preliminary assessment was done last night and geologists also visited the area at night and in the morning, he said.

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