This year’s monsoon season is still wreaking havoc and inflicting permanent damage. The dangers of meddling with the delicate ecology of the Himalayas have shown themselves in the most gruesome manner.
Source: India Today
The enormous loss, which was caused by a series of disasters, is unequivocal evidence that the state’s compulsively applied development model is incorrect and poorly thought out.
Yes, Himachal has had record-breaking rains. Furthermore, there is no denying the fact that natural disasters can occur anywhere, at any moment. Missing the bigger view would be the same as continuing on a harmful course. At each level, mistakes have been made.
Mega infrastructure projects have been promoted as emblems of prosperity, yet the destructive nature of the irrational construction activity was inherent in them. Ordinary Himachalis have started making foolish and unsustainable decisions out of a desperation to not miss out on the tourism money.
Source: LatestLY
Unchecked illegal mining, unsafe mountain cutting, vulnerable soil, the disposal of trash in rivers, and soil susceptibility are being highlightedu2014and rightfully sou2014as major causes of the man-made destruction.
How is this usual, even during the monsoon, with constant landslides, boulders crashing down roads, road cave-ins, and buildings collapsing like a house of cards? Ideal change should originate from inside. In Himachal, strict rule enforcement may be the only viable option.
One can only hope that the never-ending tragedies of 2023 shock society and inspire significant responses. Call a meeting of all the parties, invite the community, and send partisan teams to the afflicted areas. Face the horrifying truth.
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