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The earth is swallowing Joshimath, an Indian holy town in the Himalayas, thanks to climate change and rapid development for tourism. Both Hindu and Sikh pilgrims revere its temples. Its 20,000 residents have appealed for help to stop it sinking but many are leaving as their homes are collapsing.

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