In the previous decade the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand in India, though located in Seismic Gap of 1905 and 1934 earthquakes, has been spared by major seismic events. The state has however witnessed a number of other major hazards that include 2013 Mandakini – Alaknanda floods...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44809
Mountain communities worldwide have developed unique and effective strategies for managing resources and mitigating risks associated with their challenging environments. This paper explores these traditional practices, focusing on the Uttarakhand Himalaya while drawing parallels...
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Research Article10.9734/ijecc/2025/v15i44794
Aims: The objective of this study is to highlight and document indigenous weather forecasting knowledge of the people of Higher Himalaya in Uttarakhand so that the same could be improvised and used effectively for disaster risk reduction in remote and inaccessible areas. Study De...
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Research Article10.9734/JGEESI/2015/19016