289sqkm of Doon valley in ‘high to very high hazard landslide zone’: Study
A recent study by Amity University and Wildlife Institute of India finds that 16.6% of Dehradun’s Doon Valley is prone to landslides, impacting key tourist areas. Factors such as rising population, uncontrolled tourism, and infrastructure development contribute to this vulnerability by causing soil erosion and destabilizing slopes.