Joshimath Residents Being Shifted To Safer Locations, CM Dhami Meets Crisis-Hit Locals. IN PICS

Cracks have developed in at least 570 houses due to continued land subsidence in Joshimath, adding to the woes of over 3000 people who are currently being shifted to safer locations. 

Residents affected by the gradual sinking of buildings walk, in Joshimath

The Uttarakhand government has been rehabilitating families affected due to land subsidence in Joshimath in Uttarakhand. The image shows a resident shifting their belongings from 'unsafe' houses. (Image: PTI)

The Uttarakhand government Thursday told the Delhi High Court that National Disaster Response Force and State Disaster Response Force have been deployed in the area. (Image: PTI)

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami interacts with the residents affected by land subsidence in Joshimath, at a relief camp, in Chamoli district. (Image: PTI)

The state government said a rehabilitation package is also being prepared and a lot of relief work is going on. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday took stock of the situation in Joshimath where cracks have been witnessed in buildings and other structures. (Image: PTI)

Highlighting the problems of over 3000 people of Joshimath, the plea before the high court has said that cracks have developed in at least 570 houses due to continued land subsidence. (Image: PTI)

The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) on Tuesday reviewed the situation in Joshimath and stressed that the immediate priority should be to ensure the complete and safe evacuation of all residents in the affected zone. (Image: PTI)

CM Dhami on Thursday also said a committee would decide the market rate for compensation to be paid to the families affected in Joshimath by keeping in mind the interests of stakeholders. (Image: PTI)