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13 July 2026

Flash floods in Pahalgam

The event serves as a pertinent case study for disaster management and the environmental impact of unplanned development in ecologically fragile Himalayan regions, though it is not a specific policy or landmark event.

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Notes

  • Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, caused significant damage to hotels and residential properties.
  • Infrastructure impact includes the destruction of vehicles, flooding of hotel premises, and the disruption of the main road connecting Bijbehara and Pahalgam.
  • Environmental concerns raised regarding the region include rampant illegal construction, encroachment upon flood channels, and the degradation of forest land.
  • Activists and local observers highlight the broader issues of unchecked commercialization, loss of green cover, and disregard for environmental safeguards in ecologically fragile zones.
  • The region is identified as being increasingly vulnerable to the impacts of global warming.

Questions

  1. Discuss the environmental challenges posed by rapid, unplanned urbanization in ecologically sensitive zones like the Himalayas. Suggest measures to balance tourism development with disaster resilience. 150 words
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  2. The increasing frequency of extreme weather events like cloudbursts in mountainous regions necessitates a paradigm shift in disaster management and land-use planning. Critically analyze the role of local governance in enforcing environmental norms to mitigate the impact of flash floods. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following factors is primarily cited as a contributor to the increased vulnerability of hill stations to flash floods?

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