Dehradun: Uttarakhand faces mounting disaster challenges as the Dehradun-based Social Development for Communities (SDC) Foundation unveils its 13th report, exposing a grim picture of recurrent road accidents, persistent land subsidence in Joshimath, and a seismic vulnerability underscored by multiple earthquakes.
The report, a stark indictment of Uttarakhand's frail disaster management systems, reveals a toll of 20 lives lost in three major road accidents during October 2023, casting a harsh spotlight on the region's perilous roads and communication lapses.
The ongoing Joshimath subsidence crisis, scrutinized in the report, adds another layer of urgency, prompting calls for robust rehabilitation strategies amid governmental scrutiny.
The seismic tremors triggered by the recent Nepal earthquake amplify concerns, with the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology issuing a stark warning for heightened earthquake vigilance in Uttarakhand.
SDCF President Anoop Nautiyal, emphasizing the critical need for reinforcing disaster management, points to the UDAS Monthly Report as a vital tool for guiding policymakers, officials, and the public in mitigating the devastating impact of disasters in the beleaguered state.
