Hydrometeorological Disasters on the Rise: How Deforestation and Cloudbursts Amplify Landslides and Floods in North India

Sep 8, 2025 · 6 min read · In recent weeks, devastating floods have struck Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, leaving behind a trail of destruction, collapsed roads, damaged houses, and disrupted lives. The toll is staggering: Himachal Pradesh has reported losses worth ₹4,079 crore ...