The footage shows the landslide's destructive impact, highlighting the fragility of Uttarakhand's ecology and the urgent need for sustainable mountain-specific development.
In Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, a severe landslide has completely blocked the road to Dharchula. A harrowing video of the incident was shared on social media platform X by @KumaonJargan, and it has gone viral.
In the video, you witness the precise moment the landslide strikes, sending dust and debris swirling everywhere. Amid the chaos, people can be heard screaming. One of them even exclaims, “Kitna bada pahad hai (What a big mountain).”
The handle posted the video with a caption saying, “Pithoragarh’s Dharchula faces yet another landslide, blocking the Tawaghat road. This recurring issue isn’t just about clearing debris; it’s Nature’s stark reminder of Uttarakhand’s fragile ecology. We’ve consistently urged the government: Uttarakhand’s development can’t mirror Gujarat or other plains. Our hills demand a unique approach.”
The caption also said it is important to craft a development model that respects the delicate ecosystem of the mountains, incorporates local geological insights and balances progress with environmental preservation.
Watch the video below:
Pithoragarh’s Dharchula faces yet another landslide, blocking the Tawaghat road. This recurring issue isn’t just about clearing debris; it’s Nature’s stark reminder of Uttarakhand’s fragile ecology.
We’ve consistently urged the government: Uttarakhand’s development can’t mirror… pic.twitter.com/IXiKitXLDQ— Kumaon Jagran (@KumaonJagran) July 3, 2024
Already having gained over 14,000 views, the video has sparked concern among social media users as well.