A Quick Damage Analysis of Uttarakhand Disaster based on Satellite Imageries

Prepared a rapid damage assessment of the Uttarakhand disaster using satellite imageries, with a focus on ecological principles for planning and reconstruction.

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The People in Centre team carried out a quick analysis of the damage caused by the unprecedented disaster in Uttarakhand, based on available satellite imageries, to understand the situation and strengthen ecological principles for planning and reconstruction. The assessment study, led by Teja Malladi, is available for download here. The team also made a preliminary visit to Uttarkashi town to understand the devastation; the observations and analysis can be downloaded here.