Almost after 75 days of the devastating Rishiganga–Dhauliganga flash flood tragedy of February 7, 2021 that killed 204 persons and devastated two hydropower projects, including one of 520 MW capacity at Tapoban, the region was once again in the headlines due to yet another disaster. It was an avalanche yet again, however in the previous […]
Dhauliganga
Demystifying February 7, 2021 flood of Uttarakhand Himalaya
Flood requires huge amount of water within a short time span. The flash flood of February 7, 2021 in Dhauliganga valley of Uttarakhand Himalaya that killed 204 persons, and devastated two hydropower projects of 13.2, and 520 MW capacity however took place during the winter season when the discharge of glacier fed Himalayan rivers is minimum. […]