The 2013 flash flood that killed thousands in Uttarakhand. It is still fresh in people’s minds. It’s a tough reminder for families who are still looking for their loved ones. A few months later, the Uttarakhand High Court ordered the state to stop any construction “within 200 meters of any river in the state.” Still, the riverbeds are dotted with illegitimate structures. Not only Uttarakhand, but other regions of the nation have also seen... Read more
