One year after Dharali: The growing cost of building in a fragile Himalaya
A year after the Dharali disaster, the reconstructed road leading to Gangotri has been shifted a few metres away from the banks of the Bhagirathi river. The market, once bustling with tourists during the yatra season, now wears a lifeless look. Most shops and houses still remain buried under debris. Apart from a handful of shops that have reopened, there is little sign of life. People are trying to piece together their lives, but they continue to face challenges.Dharali after the disaster of August 5, 2025. (Image courtesy Hridayesh Joshi) The disaster occurred in Uttarkashi district of…
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