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Himachal Pradesh 25 June 2023: Cloud Bursts Damage 2 Hydro Projects
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Himachal Pradesh 25 June 2023: Cloud Bursts Damage 2 Hydro Projects

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(Feature Image: Under construction 66 Mw Dhaulasiddh hydro project site in Hamirpur. Image Source: ETV Bharat)

With the onset of south west monsoon 2023, Himachal Pradesh has witnessed multiple incidents of ‘cloud bursts’ leading to destruction in Solan, Shimla, Hamirpur and Kullu between June 24-25. The extreme rainfall and resultant flash flood spells have caused widespread destruction to farms, cowsheds, local roads, bridges, vehicles and other public infrastructural in these districts. 

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Why the Srinagar Hydro Electric Project continues to remain a threat
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Why the Srinagar Hydro Electric Project continues to remain a threat

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Warning Board by the impounded Alaknanda river at Dhari Devi temple, Srinagar (Photo by Author taken on 05.05.2015)
Warning Board by the impounded Alaknanda river at Dhari Devi temple, Srinagar                                                     (Photo by Author taken on 05.05.2015)

 

Srinagar of my thought A recent trip to Srinagar, Pauri Garhwal was educative and eventful. Myself belonging to border areas of Pauri District, I had heard village people often talking of Srinagar in casual conversation. During summer vacation, I would think of travelling to native village via Srinagar but could never explore the route. Watching snaps of Pauri and Almora towns, I imagined of Srinagar town on similar lines as a cascade cluster of modern buildings. In June 2013, the town was in news since an infuriated Alaknanda River waters had engulfed it. Continue reading “Why the Srinagar Hydro Electric Project continues to remain a threat” →