Himalayas: Need for Strong Monitoring, Response, and Governance
Climate change, reckless development, and ignored warnings are pushing the fragile mountains to the brink
The Dharali and Kishtwar tragedies must not fade into another chapter of ignored warnings.
A dedicated climate and disaster-resilience policy for the Himalayan states is an urgent necessity. Inaction will result in loss of lives in the hills, and water insecurity, energy disruptions, and ecological collapse across the plains.
SATENDRA SINGH
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