Rishikesh has high tourist & pilgrim footfall all through the year, which enhances the risk of various hazards to which this town is exposed & being spilt in three different administrative units complicates the situation.
Rishikesh
Santa’s Permit Pilgrimage and the Three-Headed Rakshas
Spit amongst three different districts, managing a major emergency in Rishikesh could really be challenging and warrants serious reforms.
Rishikesh: At the Crossroads of Faith and Fault Lines – A Strategy for Urban Disaster Resilience
Safe from disasters in the past makes one ignore vulnerability of Rishikesh. High footfall of pilgrims, tourists and adventure enthusiasts however enhances the risk and calls for undertaking urban resilience measures.