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Reading the Himalayan Warning Signs
<p>The devastating floods in Nepal are a reminder of how hazards in one part of the Himalayas can cascade into disasters hundreds of kilometres downstream. In this episode, Nithiyanandam Y, Head of Takshashila’s Geospatial Programme, speaks with Shreya Ramakrishnan about what triggered the recent disaster, what geospatial intelligence can tell us before such events occur, and how better observation, preparedness and cross-border cooperation can help India manage the risks of a changing Himalayan region.</p><p>As promised, read and listen to Nithiyanandam Y's analysis of these events:</p><p>Nepal Floods: What Happened & What India Must Learn - https://youtu.be/wvpBI_D_G7U?si=_r1gV_5WRg5xIwDh</p><p>The Science of Mountain Signs - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/toi-plus/environment/the-science-of-mountain-signs/articleshow/133631628.cms</p><p><br></p><p>All Things Policy is a daily podcast on public policy brought to you by the Takshashila Institution, Bengaluru. Find out more on our research and other work here: https://takshashila.org.in/research-areas </p><p>Check out our public policy courses here: https://school.takshashila.org.in </p>