Joshimath crisis: Tourist influx in Himalayan states adding to ecological burden

Category : Environment Conservation | Location : Uttarakhand  | Posted on 2023-01-18 08:52:42

The Joshimath tragedy in Uttarakhand indicates the larger crisis in the Hindu Kush Himalayan (HKH) region. Uninhibited tourism in this ecologically sensitive area has also put tremendous pressure on the environment. 

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/environment/joshimath-crisis-tourist-influx-in-himalayan-states-adding-to-ecological-burden-87171