Echoes of Disaster: The Fragile Terrain of Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's fragile Himalayan terrain has faced repeated natural disasters including flash floods, landslides, and glacier collapses. Human activity and climate change exacerbate these threats. Despite expert warnings, flawed development policies continue to endanger the region, raising concerns over preparedness for future catastrophes.

Natural disasters have repeatedly ravaged Uttarakhand, as the state's fragile Himalayan terrain proves susceptible to flash floods and landslides.

While extreme weather events are natural occurrences, experts argue that human activities like deforestation and unregulated development have intensified the risks.

With glacial lakes swelling due to climate change, urgent policy changes are needed to prevent future tragedies.

(With inputs from agencies.)