Uttarakhand faces a deadly pattern of natural disasters. Flash floods and landslides killed hundreds in the last decade. Data shows nearly 3,500 people died in natural disasters. Studies flag Uttarakhand as a hotspot for extreme weather events. Experts call for urgent action. This includes climate-resilient infrastructure and early warning systems. Unchecked development in hazard-prone zones must stop.
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