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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | Reconstruction work in Kedar Valley may lead to catastrophe, say experts -Gaurav Talwar

Reconstruction work in Kedar Valley may lead to catastrophe, say experts -Gaurav Talwar

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published Published on Jun 1, 2016   modified Modified on Jun 1, 2016
-The Times of India

Dehradun: A technical committee formed by the State Disaster Management Department has raised serious questions over the reconstruction work undertaken at Kedarnath, which was devastated by flash floods in 2013. The committee, comprising scientists and civil engineers from agencies, such as Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Geological Survey of India, and National Institute of Hydrology, has claimed that the newly built ghat on the confluence of rivers Mandakini and Saraswati in Kedarnath has restricted the flow of Mandakini and increased the river velocity.

According to the experts, this increase in the river velocity can lead to catastrophic loss of life and property in case flash floods of a similar nature as the one in 2013 occur in the region.

Talking to TOI , Dr Vikram Gupta, from Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, who was part of the committee, said, "We are of the view that the course of any river or stream in Kedarnath should not be restricted by construction work. The ghat built on the bank of Mandakini are constricting the flow of the river."

In order to safeguard lives, the committee has recommended immediate dismantling of all the partially damaged structures near the Kedarnath temple and a ban on any new construction in the vicinity of the shrine. "No new construction should be allowed in the vicinity of the Kedarnath temple and the buildings that were damaged in 2013 should be dismantled immediately to stabilize the permeable terrain," said Gupta.

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The Times of India, 1 June, 2016, http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/Reconstruction-work-in-Kedar-Valley-may-lead-to-catastrophe-say-experts/articleshow/52528710.cms


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