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I am stationed just below Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) these days. My own climate work began with IYCN and 350.org in New Delhi back in 2011. We were aware of what’s to come but none of the warnings come close to the reality of what’s going on. I have been observing the rising heat and the negative push back from the Himalayan region f…
I am stationed just below Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) these days. My own climate work began with IYCN and 350.org in New Delhi back in 2011. We were aware of what’s to come but none of the warnings come close to the reality of what’s going on. I have been observing the rising heat and the negative push back from the Himalayan region for the past few years. Where I am currently is right in the middle of a positive and negative feedback loop and it’s extreme to say the least. One minute there is intense heatwave, enough for the organs to begin malfunctioning and for infections to heal extremely slowly. Another minute short, fast monster clouds producing lightning and thunder. Last year the negative feedback caused flash floods and broken highways. I barely escaped with my family from Manali right before the record breaking floods. This was my self care call after months of warning the authorities. Still no proper public warnings or adaptation measures. Individuals like me who write on platforms like Substack still don’t reach enough people. It’s a sense of helplessness, knowing fully well what all needs to be done and yet not being heard.