Stopping the Downslope Avalanche: The Crisis of Unscientific Muck Dumping – Dumping excavated debris directly downslope transforms infrastructure projects into environmental hazards, triggering new, human-induced landslides and choking river systems with high sediment loads. To mitigate the rising destructiveness of flash floods and safeguard reservoir lifespans, strict monitoring and execution of scientific debris disposal at designated sites must be an absolute, non-negotiable clause in every Himalayan road construction contract.
Siltation
Santa’s Eternal Dam vs Banta’s Dam with a Blocked Throat
Santa is admiring a picture of a massive concrete dam, its wall holding back a vast, beautiful blue lake. “Look at this magnificent structure, Banta!” he says with awe. “Built with so much concrete and steel, it’s as strong as the mountain itself!” “A monument to our nation’s progress!” “It will provide electricity for our […]
The River in the Raised Bed
Poor debris management, large infrastructure projects and dams are resulting in riverbed aggradation in Himalayan rivers resulting in increased flood vulnerability of river side habitations.
India’s Deluge: From Ancient Harmony to a Modern Flood Crisis
Climate change and unplanned urbanisation are exacerbating flood impact and the situation calls for reviewing and redefining our flood management strategy.