Melting Glaciers, Fragile Slopes, Human Hubris: What Led To Uttarakhand's Tragedy

Melting Glaciers, Fragile Slopes, Human Hubris: What Led To Uttarakhand's Tragedy

Five dead, dozens missing. Was it a cloudburst or a glacial lake outburst? Experts say the Uttarakhand flash floods reflect the escalating impact of climate change on the Himalayas.

Dharali landslide: Not cloudburst, glacier collapse or lake burst may have caused destruction

The flash flood that swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi on Tuesday was likely caused by a glacier collapse or a glacial lake outburst, not a cloudburst as first suspected, according to experts analysing weather and satellite data.

Uttarkashi did not experience very heavy rainfall, leaving officials unsure about the cause of cloudburst

Despite no record of heavy rainfall or cloudbursts, Uttarkashi was hit by a deadly flash flood, leaving officials puzzled about the disaster's cause while IMD w

Uttarakhand disaster: What triggered the Uttarkashi flash floods?

The recent flash flood in Uttarakhand highlights the converging threats of climate change on the Himalayas, including intensifying rainfall, glacier melt, and landslides. Experts call for immediate action to develop monitoring systems, early warning systems, floodplain zoning, and climate-adaptive infrastructure to mitigate future catastrophes

CM Dhami conducts aerial survey of disaster affected areas of Uttarkashi - Pioneer Edge | Uttarakhand News in English | Dehradun News Today

PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE | Uttarkashi Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reviewed the relief and rescue operations in the disaster affected Dharali village, Harsil and nearby areas by conducted an aerial survey on Wednesday morning. He directed the officers and State administration to remain on an alert mode. He said that every possible help is being provided to the disaster affected areas. A total of 13 people have so far been rescued by the A…