Author(s): R. B. Singh; S. Sen Roy
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Abstract: Extreme weather events are said to have taken place when there is a wide departure from the average behaviour of weather. Mountain regions like Kullu are characterised by sensitive ecosystems, enhanced occurrences of weather events and natural catastrophes. Analysis of various extreme events like floods taking place in the district makes it evident that these events are the result of an interaction between the anthropogenic and natural causes. A multidisciplinary approach combining different professionals in policy formulation and providing data bases facilitating decisions at the level of policy makers is needed to minimise loss due to extreme events.
Year: 2002