Two reports released two months after the 2023 Himachal floods flagged cracks, unstable slopes, and poor drainage, calling for retaining walls, engineered drainage, and strict construction controls. None was implemented. In 2025, monsoon rains and landslides damaged all 32 homes in Bandal; residents still lack roads, schools, or rehabilitation. Climate-change warnings are disregarded across the Himalayas, turning predictable risks into preventable disasters.
