Fragile geomorphology, and unplanned uncontrolled infrastructure development are key to Uttarakhand disaster

Numerous survey reports and field studies clearly show the vulnerability of the region, both from climatic and geological point of view, and suggest that unplanned and uncontrolled infrastructure development would bring devastation. The recent sliding of Joshimath and other areas of Alaknanda valley is a glaring example of violation of environmental regulations and utter disregard […]