SciencePhoto: FirstpostChallenges in Saving Himalayan Hill Towns from Recurring Disasters
The final article in the ‘Hills on the Edge’ series discusses the challenges of rebuilding Himalayan hill towns after disasters. While immediate repairs to homes, roads, and water supplies are crucial, repeated damage raises the question of whether relocation is necessary. Geographical risks like flood pathways and unstable slopes often make rebuilding unsafe despite interventions. Isro’s Landslide Atlas recorded around 80,000 landslides in the Himalayas and Western Ghats from 1998 to 2022, highlighting persistent hazards.
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