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The cloud bursts: Frantic call for a Himalayan research stationEvery year, the Himalayas shed 300–400 sq km of ice, amplifying monsoonal fury that already costs India nearly Rs 50,000 crore annually, in...- SC says Himalayan region facing "serious existential crisis"; poses questions to HP govtThe Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns about the ecological crisis in the Himalayan region, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, citing...
- It's raining disaster: Why Himalayan states face rising monsoon tragediesHimalayan states face increasing monsoon calamities exacerbated by infrastructure expansion and inadequate early-warning systems. Recent di...
- Kedarnath landslide: Two pilgrims killed, yatra put on hold till September 3A landslide struck the Kedarnath route near Munkatiya, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries. The victims hailed from Uttarkashi dis...
- Uttarkashi is only the latest warning: The reasons behind Uttarakhand’s vulnerability to disastersA devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi's Harsil Valley triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least four. This disaster highligh...
- Hydroelectric surge: India on the cusp of a significant transformation in its energy sectorIndia is set for a significant surge in hydroelectric power potential, with current projects aiming to boost capacity by over 50% to 67 GW ...
- Uttarakhand govt to conduct comprehensive survey of state's disaster-prone citiesThe Uttarakhand government will conduct a comprehensive survey of disaster-prone cities and towns, including geophysical and geo-mapping in...
- Monsoon Mayhem: Jugaad won't wash, it'll only drownIn Himachal Pradesh, the Beas is washing away highways, heavy vehicles, residences, hotels and bridges like Lego toys. Nearly 700 roads are...
- Climate change adding layer of vulnerability to fragile Himalayas: ExpertsSeveral key roads are currently blocked due to landslides triggered by heavy rain in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and t...
- Uttarakhand: A land ravaged by natural disastersThe Kedarnath deluge had claimed nearly 5,000 lives, while the Rishiganga flash floods killed more than 200 people besides causing severe d...
- India to establish regional climate centre for Himalayas, to benefit country, neighbours: IMD chiefConsidering the size of the Himalayas and its role in India's hydrology, meteorology, disaster management, ecosystem and many other activit...
- NASA tracks monsoon rains behind Kerala floodsGPM is the Global Precipitation Measurement mission core satellite. GPM is a joint mission between NASA and the Japan Aerospace Agency,
- War of words between BJP, CM ahead of PM's visitPradesh BJP today reacted sharply to Rawat's remark saying if it was so why the roads to Chardham remain blocked for weeks together during ...
- Steep rise in production cost hits Northern India tea beltEscalated cost of tea production is apprehended to continue even after the monsoon making things tough for the whole industry.
- Tea yet to find insurance coverage against adverse weather conditionsAfter remaining almost dry during entire winter till 25th March, Darjeeling hills and Sub Himalayan West Bengal has started witnessing a su...
- Uttarakhand to set up separate Authority to regulate Kedar yatraWith the June calamity extensively damaging infrastructure in Kedar valley, Uttarakhand govt has decided to constitute a Kedarnath Developm...
- Debris removal at Kedarnath likely to begin after prayersRemoval of debris at Kedarnath is likely to begin after resumption of prayers at the Himalayan shrine on September 11, officials said.
- Uttarakhand rehabilitation to take more than a year: Piyush Rautela, Disaster Management Centre chiefMotor roads in Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh districts still blocked at places making it difficult to take relief materi...
- Uttarakhand flood: Death toll crosses 550, says CM; 50,000 still strandedThe death toll in flash floods and landslides in Uttarakhand crossed 550 as rescuers intensified efforts today to evacuate 50,000 people st...
- Trout vanishing from Himayalan rivers?While no population estimates are available, local conservationists say it is getting increasingly difficult to find trout in the Himalayan...
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