The Himalayan region, known for its majestic peaks and serene landscapes, has become a hotspot for natural disasters, accounting for 44% of all such events in India between 2013 and 2022

The lack of snow and rain over the western Himalayas, which has persisted from December 2023 into January 2024, could potentially lead to heat waves in March and April, followed by heavy rainfall in the pre-monsoon season over northwest India

Nishant: In the year 1933, author James Hilton mentioned a fictional valley, Shangri La, located somewhere in the Himalayas, in the novel Lost Horizon. This valley had very beautiful views.