The Sinking Dam: Why Himalayan Glacial Lakes are Ticking Time Bombs: Santa sets up a commercial tea stall directly on a fragile glacial moraine dam, ignoring climate metrics. Banta drops an urgent glaciological reality check based on 388 documented GLOF events, explaining how engineered siphons and controlled drainage are critical to prevent catastrophic outbursts like the South Lhonak and Kedarnath disasters.
• Climate change Himalayas
Uttarakhand’s Monsoon Dilemma: Panchayat Elections Amidst Intensifying Disaster Threats
Uttarakhand prepares for Panchayat Elections amidst an intensifying monsoon season and heightened disaster threats wherein it is to divert crucial administrative resources for elections, and potentially compromise public safety and democratic fairness.