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Living on the Edge

Dozens of people have been killed in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, following two landslides. Can dam building be blamed for disturbing the region's ecology?

Dozens of people have been killed in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, following two successive landslides. Known for its lush valleys and snow-covered mountains, Kinnaur district in the state is a major contributor to the hydro-power generated in the Himalayan state. Locals blame the construction of these dams for the landslides and are demanding an end to dam building. But can dams alone be blamed for disturbing the region's ecology? 麻豆官网首页入口 Hindi's Raghvendra Rao reports.

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Sun 7 Nov 2021 20:10GMT

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