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Global warming alone is not behind Uttarkashi flash floods. Greed is

Summary by Indian Express
The tragic consequences of a heavy monsoon in populated areas of the Himalaya is not something new or unexpected. What has changed is the indiscriminate, unplanned and often illegal construction of homes, guesthouses, ashrams, hotels, Maggi points and military camps that lie directly in the path of potential flash floods.

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Global warming alone is not behind Uttarkashi flash floods. Greed is

The tragic consequences of a heavy monsoon in populated areas of the Himalaya is not something new or unexpected. What has changed is the indiscriminate, unplanned and often illegal construction of homes, guesthouses, ashrams, hotels, Maggi points and military camps that lie directly in the path of potential flash floods.

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Indian Express broke the news in India on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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