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Experts attribute the recent floods in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and New Delhi to the climate crisis, active geology of the region, and infrastructure projects. The Himalayas are still forming and are prone to erosion, heavy rainfall, and landslides. The region also faces the challenge of receding glaciers. The combination of these factors will continue to cause damage during extreme weather events. Proper land use planning and sustainable development are essential to minimize loss and damage. Environmental oversight on infrastructure projects is currently lacking. | Latest News India
In addition to the immediate threats posed by Mocha, heavy rainfall is expected throughout the region, increasing the risk of river flooding and landslides in North-East India and the Tibet Autonomous Zone of China.
A regional climate data centre in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region to share non-sensitive data for a better collaboration to fight the impacts of climate change is imperative, said speakers at a conference yesterday.