What is the root cause of Uttarakhand disaster? The primary source of the disaster was cloud bursts and heavy rainfall, melting of Chorabari Glacier and flooding of Mandakini river. But there are multitude of reasons which have resulted in the disaster like:like:1. Lack of forecast 2. Lack of preparedness
3. Lack of regulation of the number of touriststouristsRestricting the pilgrims of a holy site will be an unpopular but a practical move.The stress that the pilgrims are putting on the eco-system is not being ecoMs Dave continues.... taken into account.