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Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat For The First Time Ever
Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
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Global Warming Behind Intense Rains In Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand: Scientists
Climate change driven by global increase in temperatures is behind heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, scientists have said.
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Joshimath "Sinking" Reminder That Damage To Environment Irreversible: Experts
Land subsidence in Joshimath is primarily due to the National Thermal Power Corporation's Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Project and is a very grave reminder that people are messing up with the environment to an extent that is irreversible.
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In "Sinking" Joshimath, Evacuation From Danger Zones, Choppers On Standby
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Uttarakhand's "sinking town", Joshimath, on Saturday, to assess the situation following the collapse of a temple and several houses. He has ordered immediate evacuation of around 600 families.
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In Uttarakhand's "Sinking" Town, A Temple Collapses, Houses On Verge, People Out In Cold
NDTV Ground Report from Joshimath: Locals blame unabated construction and big projects; Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to visit on Saturday
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"It's Sinking...": Holy Town In Uttarakhand Stares At Exodus As Houses Crack
Cracks have developed in at least 570 houses in Uttarakhand's Joshimath as a result of continued land subsidence. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will visit the town soon to take stock as he is getting expert reports and preparing a plan.
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Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Need Of The Hour: PM Modi On Climate Change
Warning against the dangers of climate change and natural disasters like the one in Uttarakhand recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the IITs to develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects.
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Prime Minister Warns Against Dangers Of Climate Change While Addressing IIT Kharagpur Convocation
Warning against the dangers of climate change and natural disasters like the one in Uttarakhand recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asked the IITs to develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects.
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Uttarakhand Glacier Disaster Highlights Pressure On Asia's Rivers, Warn Experts
A glacial burst that triggered a deadly flash flood in the Himalayas at the weekend was a disaster waiting to happen, and one likely to be repeated in a region transformed by climate change and unchecked infrastructure development, experts warn.
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Glacial Calving, Climate Change: What Led To The Uttarakhand Disaster?
What caused the devastating flash flood in Uttarakhand on Sunday, that has killed 18 people and left over 200 missing in the hill state? While experts say it is too early to point out what caused the disaster, different theories have emerged, from the incident being a "glacial lake outburst flood" to an avalanche, leading to debris falling in the r...
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109 Glacial Lakes Formed In Himachal Pradesh In 2 Years: Study
Highly fragile moraine-dammed lakes, an increasing phenomenon in the Himalayas, increased from 596 to 705 in barely two years in Himachal Pradesh, raising the spectre of glacial lake outburst floods, warns a state government study.
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Rain Brings Mussoorie To A Dripping Halt
A few hours of incessant rainfall early in the morning today brought Uttarakhand's tourist town of Mussoorie to a dripping halt. Barsaati nallahs were overflowing with rubble throughout the town bringing with it landslips and rockfalls.
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Frequency Of Cloudburst Like Incidents Rising, Says Prakash Javadekar
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said the frequency of heavy rains and cloudburst-like incidents are "increasing" due to climate change.
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No Respite From Rain in Uttarakhand, Landslides Continue
Incessant rainfall in all six hilly districts of Uttarakhand has brought life to a standstill with no signs of relief, according to the Meteorological Department.
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Highway to Badrinath Closed After Heavy Snowfall
The highway to the hill shrine of Badrinath in Uttarakhand has been shut due to heavy snowfall, officials said on Monday.
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Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat For The First Time Ever
Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
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Global Warming Behind Intense Rains In Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand: Scientists
Climate change driven by global increase in temperatures is behind heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, scientists have said.
-
Joshimath "Sinking" Reminder That Damage To Environment Irreversible: Experts
Land subsidence in Joshimath is primarily due to the National Thermal Power Corporation's Tapovan Vishnugad Hydro Power Project and is a very grave reminder that people are messing up with the environment to an extent that is irreversible.
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In "Sinking" Joshimath, Evacuation From Danger Zones, Choppers On Standby
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached Uttarakhand's "sinking town", Joshimath, on Saturday, to assess the situation following the collapse of a temple and several houses. He has ordered immediate evacuation of around 600 families.
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In Uttarakhand's "Sinking" Town, A Temple Collapses, Houses On Verge, People Out In Cold
NDTV Ground Report from Joshimath: Locals blame unabated construction and big projects; Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami to visit on Saturday
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"It's Sinking...": Holy Town In Uttarakhand Stares At Exodus As Houses Crack
Cracks have developed in at least 570 houses in Uttarakhand's Joshimath as a result of continued land subsidence. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami will visit the town soon to take stock as he is getting expert reports and preparing a plan.
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Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Need Of The Hour: PM Modi On Climate Change
Warning against the dangers of climate change and natural disasters like the one in Uttarakhand recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the IITs to develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects.
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Prime Minister Warns Against Dangers Of Climate Change While Addressing IIT Kharagpur Convocation
Warning against the dangers of climate change and natural disasters like the one in Uttarakhand recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asked the IITs to develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects.
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Uttarakhand Glacier Disaster Highlights Pressure On Asia's Rivers, Warn Experts
A glacial burst that triggered a deadly flash flood in the Himalayas at the weekend was a disaster waiting to happen, and one likely to be repeated in a region transformed by climate change and unchecked infrastructure development, experts warn.
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Glacial Calving, Climate Change: What Led To The Uttarakhand Disaster?
What caused the devastating flash flood in Uttarakhand on Sunday, that has killed 18 people and left over 200 missing in the hill state? While experts say it is too early to point out what caused the disaster, different theories have emerged, from the incident being a "glacial lake outburst flood" to an avalanche, leading to debris falling in the r...
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109 Glacial Lakes Formed In Himachal Pradesh In 2 Years: Study
Highly fragile moraine-dammed lakes, an increasing phenomenon in the Himalayas, increased from 596 to 705 in barely two years in Himachal Pradesh, raising the spectre of glacial lake outburst floods, warns a state government study.
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Rain Brings Mussoorie To A Dripping Halt
A few hours of incessant rainfall early in the morning today brought Uttarakhand's tourist town of Mussoorie to a dripping halt. Barsaati nallahs were overflowing with rubble throughout the town bringing with it landslips and rockfalls.
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Frequency Of Cloudburst Like Incidents Rising, Says Prakash Javadekar
Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar today said the frequency of heavy rains and cloudburst-like incidents are "increasing" due to climate change.
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No Respite From Rain in Uttarakhand, Landslides Continue
Incessant rainfall in all six hilly districts of Uttarakhand has brought life to a standstill with no signs of relief, according to the Meteorological Department.
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Highway to Badrinath Closed After Heavy Snowfall
The highway to the hill shrine of Badrinath in Uttarakhand has been shut due to heavy snowfall, officials said on Monday.
