Open problems · Environment & pollution
Monsoon disasters and unsafe construction
The 2023 and 2025 monsoons caused heavy damage across Himachal, made worse by unplanned construction and hill-cutting for roads and hydro projects.
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What we know
The monsoons of 2023 and 2025 caused heavy damage across the state. Unplanned construction and the cutting of hillsides for roads and hydro projects made it worse.
Open questions
- Which roads, buildings and hydro projects were damaged in 2023 and 2025, and how many have been rebuilt?
- What building rules apply on steep slopes, and how often are they enforced?
- How do other mountain regions decide where it is safe to build and cut slopes?
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