They blame rampant development for high death toll in Uttarakhand . They blame hydro projects and ad hoc road construction for exacerbating the problem . Massive Hindu festivals every year strain resources in the Himalayan state . Uttarakhand is home to Rishikesh , the mountain retreat made famous by The Beatles .
Environmentalists blame rampant development for high death toll in Uttarakhand . They blame hydro projects and ad hoc road building for exacerbating the problem . Massive Hindu pilgrimages every year strain resources in the Himalayan state . Uttarakhand is home to Rishikesh , the meditation retreat made famous by The Beatles .