Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh: Once Gurgling Streams Now Fall Silent
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News18•15-01-2026, 14:02
Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh: Once Gurgling Streams Now Fall Silent
- •Pithoragarh's mountain streams, once vital for life and community, are now drying up, leading to widespread silence.
- •Deforestation has severely reduced the mountains' water retention, causing rainwater to run off quickly instead of recharging groundwater.
- •Changing weather patterns and irregular rainfall have exacerbated the water crisis, impacting farming and animal husbandry.
- •Water scarcity forces villagers to migrate, leading to the loss of traditional culture, folk songs, and community life.
- •The silence signifies not just dry streams but also the erosion of social ties and a unique mountain identity.
Why It Matters: Pithoragarh faces a severe water crisis due to deforestation and climate change, threatening its ecosystem and culture.
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