OVER the past two months, there has been a series of natural disasters including flash floods, thunderstorms, cloudbursts, landslides, and road collapses in various parts of northern India. Despite having access to advanced weather forecasting technology, it seems we are inadequately equipped to effectively address the situation on the ground. These events have caused extensive damage and chaos.
In the Himalayas, a distinct trend is emerging wherein greater amounts of rainfall are occurring within shorter timeframes. Dehradun experienced a staggering 135 mm of rainfall within a mere 90-minute period while Darjeeling recorded a rainfall of 227 mm on August. . .
