NDMA asks Govt agencies not to share Joshimath details publicly

In the wake of widespread media coverage on the Indian Space Research Organisation data on subsidence at Joshimath, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a gag order to the government authorities and scientific departments directing them not to share details with the media till a conclusion is drawn.

"It is observed that various government institutions are releasing the data related to the subject matter in social media platforms and they are also interacting with the media with their own interpretation of the situation. It is creating confusion not only among affected residents, but also among citizens of the country," the NDMA said ..

It said the issue was highlighted in a meeting chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday and was accordingly followed up at a meeting chaired by the NDMA member secretary the same day.