Incremental use of reinforced concrete cement structures replacing the traditional wood and stone masonry is accelerating a heat-island impact in the mountain region. There are more than 8000 glacial lakes in the Himalayas of which 200 are classified as dangerous.
Read more about Uttarakhand flood: Experts point to rising human intervention in Himalayas on Business Standard. Increasing human intervention in ecologically sensitive Himalayan region is making it more vulnerable to climate change, environment experts said