A nine-member panel constituted by the National Green Tribunal has proposed steps to curb the problem of Mussoorie s carrying capacity. The report highlights concerns related to tourism, construction, sewage, waste management, and drinking water. Tourist arrivals have increased from 8.5 lakh in 2000 to over 30 lakh in 2019, resulting in traffic congestion, pollution, waste accumulation, and water scarcity.
A photo showing cracks in the roads of Mussoorie sparked a wave of concern in Uttarakhand, with many thinking that the city is sinking just like Joshimath.