Due to bad weather, the tourists did not have authorization to continue past Milestone 13, according to the police. But they made tour guides and drivers of their vehicles lead them to the location of the final calamity. Such reckless suicidal behavior, which is frequent in tourist destinations around the nation, should serve as a lesson.
Source: Hindustan Times
The fact that regulations were broken and warnings disregarded highlights the requirement for careful surveillance of avalanche-prone areas and making sure that these are maintained off-limits to tourists whenever inclement weather is predicted. All major ski resorts are required by the National Disaster Management Authority to post daily warnings about possible avalanches, based on local knowledge.
The authorities are required to frequently monitor compliance with the instructions by all parties involved; in the event of violations, immediate harsh action should be implemented. Investigating any official involvement in the arbitrary issue of travel authorizations is also necessary. No tour should be permitted without taking the Meteorological Department’s alerts into consideration.
Source: The Economic Times
Climate change is making the Himalayas more vulnerable to landslides, avalanches, and other disasters than is already the case. To prevent unnecessary loss of life and property, a strong and dependable system for immediate warning is necessary. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted on Tuesday at the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure in New Delhi, an integrated response can lessen the effects of calamities. To deal with severe weather occurrences, cutting-edge technology must be used in conjunction with dependence on local resources. Without a doubt, tourism is a major source of income for the hills, but it is just as important to prioritise general safety, especially in ecologically sensitive places.
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