The Himalayan region is increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, with cloudbursts posing severe risks to lives, livelihoods, and ecosystems. The Dharali cloudburst serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for resilient infrastructure, early warning systems, and community preparedness in fragile mountain environments.
Objectives:
- To analyse the causes, impacts, and response to the Dharali cloudburst.
- To explore scientific, policy, and community-based approaches to disaster risk reduction.
- To identify lessons for enhancing resilience in other Himalayan settlements.
- To foster dialogue among stakeholders for integrated disaster management strategies.
Who Should Attend:
- Disaster management professionals and policymakers.
- Researchers, academicians, and students in environmental sciences, climate studies, and geography.
- NGOs, community leaders, and development practitioners working in the Himalayan region.
- Infrastructure planners, engineers, and environmental consultants.
About Himalaya Calling
Prof. Kalachand Sain J.C. Bose, National Fellow at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.
Prof. Kalachand Sain J.C. Bose, National Fellow at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.
Prof. Kalachand Sain J.C. Bose, National Fellow at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.
Prof. Rajeev Bhatla, Banaras Hindu University, India.
Prof. Kalachand Sain J.C. Bose, National Fellow at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.
Prof. Kalachand Sain J.C. Bose, National Fellow at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.
Dr. Raju Pathak, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Prof. Kalachand Sain J.C. Bose, National Fellow at CSIR-NGRI, Hyderabad.
Dr. Raju Pathak, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Dr. Ajay Kumar, Taloor University of Jammu, India.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Department of Atmospheric Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Dr. Raju Pathak, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Department of Atmospheric Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Department of Atmospheric Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Department of Atmospheric Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Dr. Anant Patel, Nirma University, India.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Department of Atmospheric Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Dr. Lakshmi Kumar, Department of Atmospheric Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Session Chair
Dr. Amit Awasthi, Upes - Dehradun.
Email: awasthitiet@gmail.com
Date: 10 September 2025
Time:2:00-5:00 PM
SESSION MODERATOR: Aayushi Tandon, UPES.
