Himalayan development projects increase flood risk, warns geographer

A geographer has cautioned against large-scale development projects in the high Himalayan region, arguing they increase the risk of severe flooding. The expert attributes this approach to a colonial mindset that prioritises ambitious infrastructure over environmental considerations.

According to the geographer, the push for major projects in ecologically sensitive Himalayan areas reflects outdated thinking about development and progress, without adequate regard for the region's fragile terrain and weather patterns.