Nature's fury in numbers: A look at Uttarakhand's disaster record
This year, as of August 10, over 679 disaster incidents have been reported. While disasters can strike all year round, monsoon months are particularly brutal. In July alone, 209 events were recorded. It's not even the middle of August, and so far, 61 disasters have been recorded.Disaster counts tell only part of the story. In the last eight years, 3,554 casualties have been reported due to natural disasters, while around 6,000 people have been injured. Again, 2018 was the year with the maximum casualties: 720 dead and 1,207 injured.This year, casualties reported have already reached 209 (491 injured) as of August 10. Districts like Tehri Garhwal (45) and Nainital (38) witnessed maximum casualties, while districts like Haridwar (2), Bageshwar (6), and Chamoli (9) witnessed significantly fewer deaths. No deaths were recorded in Almora, Uddham Singh Nagar and Rudraprayag districts.Heavy rains, landslides, and flash floods have damaged or destroyed 476 houses this year alone. Bageshwar was the most affected district with 122 damaged or destroyed houses, followed by Pithoragarh (112).Uttarkashi is third on this chart with 107 partially or fully destroyed houses. Floods also wiped out essential public infrastructure, disrupting services vital for daily life. This year, two major roads, three power lines and 13 water support schemes were affected.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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