‘Situation in Himachal gone from bad to worse; severe ecological imbalance led to serious natural calamities’; Supreme Court seeks State’s action plan
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing rising average temperatures, shifting snowfall patterns, and an increase in frequency, intensity of extreme weather events, and major causes of destruction are Hydro Power Projects, four lane roads, deforestation, multi-storey buildings, etc. Thus, ecological diversity and growing human demands necessitate immediate sustainable planning and conservation measures.
