
Sep 1, 2026
✦Indian Express
Expert Explains | How preparing for disasters in the Himalayas can help save lives
Anshuman Bhardwaj said we must shift from reacting to disasters in the Himalayas to anticipating them. A study in March showed that warming conditions destabilise ice and rock. Bhardwaj noted, "We need to think of these as cascading hazards," as better planning and monitoring can help save many lives.