Context Regions in the Himalayas are frequently prone to flood events triggered by erratic climatic conditions, thus advocating the need for climate-resilient cities. Indian Himalayan Region The Indian Himalayan region is prone to various types of natural disasters, like earthquakes, …
Context Relevance of hydropower in the Himalayan region is put into question after the crisis unfolding in Joshimath and glacier burst over the Rishiganga hydroelectric project in Uttarakhand. Hydropower in India Hydropower is often considered green energy because it generates …
Context The drying up of important water sources in the Himalayan region will have a profound impact on people and the ecosystem. Himalayan springs Springs are groundwater discharge points in the mountains where the water-bearing layers (aquifer) intersect with the …