As the landslide-dammed lake begins to rise, Santa worries about his feet getting wet, until Banta tells him the chilling, century-old story of Gohna Tal, revealing the true, two-headed monster they are facing.
The Three Culprits and the Swiss Secret
Tour of their own village and Banta reveals the three real, man-made culprits that are turning their Himalayan paradise into a death trap.
The River That Held Its Breath
On way to Yamunotri, Santa and Banta witness a massive landslide near Syana Chatti. The real terror began when the mighty Yamuna river below them slowed to a silent, ominous trickle.
The Great Cloudburst Caper
Despite continuing intellectual debates on the causes of the Dharali flash flood, for a grieving victims the cause of the bullet is irrelevant.
The Ticking Geomorphic Time Bomb: A Blueprint for Safety from Himalayan Landslide Lakes
Beyond the headlines of Dharali and Chisoti, remember that the Himalayas’ landslide lakes are ticking time bomb—and our current approach to safety is dangerously outdated.
The Himalaya Is Crying Out: Is Our Obsession with ‘Triggers’ Making Us Unsafe?
The Dharali disaster wasn’t just a cloudburst—it was a tragic warning, but our obsession with a disaster’s cause is a dangerous distraction from the real solutions that save lives.
The Bitter Medicine of Relocation
After the floodwaters recede, Banta prescribes a bitter but life-saving medicine for Dharali’s future, a pill that is hard for Santa to swallow.
The Brave Constable Versus the Angry River
Santa proposes a simple solution involving one brave constable, while Banta calculates the odds of him being washed away by an angry crowd before the angry river arrives.
The Great Himalayan Checklist Caper
Santa is impressed by the administration’s meticulous checklist for pilgrims, while Banta points out they forgot to check if the venue was built inside an active volcano.
The Geomorphic Time Bomb Tour
Santa discovers a beautiful new tourist spot on a satellite map, while Banta starts planning the marketing campaign for the Geomorphic Time Bomb Tour.