What’s causing heavy rains in Himachal, Uttarakhand?

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand have caused landslides, building collapses, and damage to infrastructure, resulting in several deaths. The northward movement of the monsoon trough and interaction with a weak western disturbance are to blame. The rainfall is expected to reduce from Tuesday. This is the second time this monsoon season that the region has experienced extreme rainfall and floods. The young and geologically active Himalayan range, along with the climate crisis and infrastructure projects, contribute to the vulnerability of the area.