Houses damaged in Jammu village subsidence; families take shelter in tents
Residents of Kheri village in Jammu have been forced into tents after land subsidence caused significant damage to their homes. Local authorities are currently conducting geological surveys to address the recurring instability in the region.
Why it matters
Land subsidence poses a critical threat to infrastructure and public safety, highlighting the need for better geological planning in vulnerable regions.
JAMMU: Nearly a dozen families have been forced to take shelter in tents after subsidence damaged several houses and sparked panic in Kheri village on the outskirts of Jammu city.“It has become scary to live in a structure on the verge of collapse,” said a resident.Locals demanded the authorities conduct a detailed geological and technical survey of the area to devise a permanent solution to the recurring problem.An official said, “A small chunk…
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