Did you know that while the Himalaya region makes up just 18% of our country's land area, it accounts for a staggering 35% of major disasters over the past 110 years?

Urban sprawl in these majestic yet vulnerable areas often happens without thoughtful planning. With outdated building norms and a lack of disaster-resilient development strategies, these towns face increased hazards.

How prepared are these communities to handle the increasing risks?If your phone is buzzing with NDMA warnings, you’re not alone! But what do the people living in these disaster-prone areas have to say about it?

Our team at Nagrika dived deeper into this pressing issue—exploring news reports, interviewing affected residents, and talking to those striving to bolster community resilience.