The state aims to develop a strategy based on lessons learned from past disasters, particularly those that occurred in the last 10-15 years.”Accuracy in weather forecasting has been exceptional this time, with IMD’s support playing a crucial role,” said Secretary Suman.Encouraged by this success, the state has proposed increasing Automated Weather Stations (AWS) through district-level initiatives.The state’s disaster management department effectively took precautionary measures in Tehri, Udham Singh Nagar, and Kedarnath, leveraging AWS capabilities.Data from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) reveals a disturbing trend in Uttarakhand’s landslide activity. Between 1988 and 2023, the state recorded 12,319 landslides, with a sharp increase in recent years:Landslide frequency spikes:Year Number of landslides- 2018: 216- 2019: 254- 2020: 328- 2021: 354- 2022: 245- 2023: Over 1,100 landslides- 2024 (till date): 1,813 landslides
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