Rising Tides: Uncontrolled Expansion and Man-Made Calamity in Uttarkashi

Political leaders express concern over the catastrophic flash floods in Uttarkashi, attributed by some to the expansion under the Char Dham Yatra project. With significant loss of life and property, calls for preventative measures and regulated development in eco-sensitive zones are amplified, urging immediate government action.

The devastation in Uttarkashi due to flash floods has sparked a cross-party response, with leaders attributing the disaster to the expansion of roads under the Char Dham Yatra highway project.

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded long-term preventive strategies, highlighting repeated disasters across regions like Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Wayanad.

Meanwhile, Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan criticized unregulated construction practices, labeling the tragedy as a man-made calamity in eco-sensitive zones. Calls for immediate and comprehensive action have intensified as rescue efforts continue under challenging conditions.

(With inputs from agencies.)