The demonstrations were called off after a short period, with traders agreeing to reopen their shops in light of upcoming Diwali. The restaurant at the center of the controversy remains closed.
This crucial decision by the Ministry paves the way for bereaved families to access much-needed financial assistance under the disaster relief package.
The cloudburst occurred at Syori Phal Patti in Yamuna Valley in the evening and sludge from a flooded stream rushed downwards, inflicting damage in low-lying areas.
Experts warn of severe damage in the Yamuna Valley if the lake breaches suddenly. Continuous debris and marshy ground hamper operations; residents protest losses.
Uttarakhand’s Himalayan region faces ongoing geological instability, with Joshimath’s recent crisis showing how construction, heavy rains, landslides, and river erosion worsen ground subsidence.
