The Himalayas are highly vulnerable to disasters like landslides, floods, glacial lake outbursts, and earthquakes, intensified by climate change. Early Warning Systems (EWS) are crucial to predict hazards, save lives, and reduce economic losses. Current systems in India are limited, facing challenges of rugged terrain, high costs, and poor local capacity. Strengthening EWS requires multi-hazard monitoring, AI and satellite technology, community involvement, policy support, and cross-border coordination to enhance resilience and sustainable development in the region.
Click to View MoreThe Darjeeling disaster, caused by extreme rainfall, revealed the Eastern Himalayas’ vulnerability. Landslides and floods severed key routes, isolating Sikkim. Unsustainable development, weak governance, and poor disaster preparedness demand urgent mountain regulation and advanced early warning systems for future resilience.
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