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Long March - River Problems

Padyatra Himval River - Uttarakhand South West 2

June 2010 a dozen activists made a Padyatra (Long March) following the Himval river, which is running dry a part of the year nowadays. In 6 days they walked 90 kilometers and visited around 25 villages. They discussed with the villagers the causes, effects and possible solutions of this drying up.


for bigger picture click on this photo The Himval river June 2010, almost dried up.



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for bigger picture click on this photo Pumphouse to send the river water to Chamba town.



for bigger picture click on this photo Inside the pumphouse.



for bigger picture click on this photo There is no drinking water available anymore; neither in the winter nor in the summer.



for bigger picture click on this photo Waiting for the water tanker of the government.



for bigger picture click on this photo This village is completely abandoned. All people are migrated.



for bigger picture click on this photo Debris of the construction of a new road. The traditional roads are gone.




Go to next page: photo series padyatra: discussions on the road
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June 2010, July 2012 - Photos: UJJS, Khaddi, Uttarakhand - Creative Commons