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The Shimla Meteorological Office issued an 'orange alert' for heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, highlighting the vulnerability of Himalayan infrastructure to extreme weather events.
As of August 7, 2026, 145 roads, 14 water supply schemes, and 224 transformers were affected in Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala recorded 79 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, contributing to ₹797 crore in losses since June 30.
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by Himalayan states in managing climate-induced disasters and suggest measures for building resilient infrastructure.
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Keywords: climate-induced disasters · infrastructure resilience · early warning systems · disaster management
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