Question

what are the consequences of unscientific construction practices

Answer 1

Human activities have intensified in the State especially in the mountainous regions in the last 15 years which has increased strain on the environment. Unscientific constructions be it roads or buildings have increased the damage as most of the buildings which collapsed were built on the banks almost touching the river whereas this should not have been allowed. Another important factor ignored by the authorities is that the higher the altitude, the greater the ecological sensitivity of the place. So places like Kedarnath should have been kept free of the many constructions and encroachments which were allowed to mushroom around the shrine,” he stressed.

Answer 2

Consequences of Unscientific Construction Practices:

The consequences towards the construction practices with unscientific intervention leads to the following,

• Landslide – High altitude places, building roads or building by cutting the mountain, weakens it hence landslide occurs

• Flood – Building near the banks of river causes extensive loss during flood

• Tornadoes – Construction at scientific sites such as where they could affect the pressure maintenance creates low or high pressure against the natural forming pressure leading to cyclone formation, tornadoes, and even hurricanes.