Uttarkashi Disaster Exposes Violations in Eco-Sensitive Zone: Experts Raise Alarms

Aug 6, 2025 · 3 min read · The recent flash flood and debris avalanche in Uttarkashi has once again brought into focus the fragile ecology of the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) — and the consequences of disregarding environmental regulations in this vulnerable region. The...