Uttarakhand incurred economic losses amounting toRs 15,103.52 croredue to a series of disasters in 2025, according to a report released by theUttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA). The findings are part of thePost Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)submitted to the National Disaster Management Authority, offering a comprehensive sector-wise analysis of damage, losses, and long-term recovery requirements.
The year witnessed multiple high-impact disasters, including a deadly avalanche that claimed eight lives, severe floods near Gangotri and later in Dehradun that killed over 100 people, and two helicopter crashes during the Char Dham yatra amid adverse weather conditions. USDMA noted that Uttarakhand is the first state in India to conduct a statewide PDNA.
According to the report, the total economic impact includesdirect damage worth Rs 3,792.38 crore,losses of Rs 312.19 crore, andRs 10,998.95 crore required for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and recovery. Thesocial sectorwas among the worst hit, recording losses ofRs 4,966.85 crore, with housing, education, and health bearing the brunt. Thehealth sector alone accounted for Rs 2,579.47 crore, while housing losses stood atRs 2,005.48 crore.
Theinfrastructure sectorsuffered an economic impact ofRs 6,225.69 crore, with thewater supply sectorfacing the highest losses atRs 4,048.88 crore, followed by roads atRs 1,963.29 croreand power infrastructure atRs 213.52 crore. Productive sectors—including agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, tourism, and forestry—incurred combined losses ofRs 893.94 crore, withtourism alone accounting for Rs 744.94 crore.
UnderDisaster Risk Reduction (DRR)measures, the report identified a requirement ofRs 3,017.04 croreto strengthen infrastructure and reduce future disaster risks. Disaster Management and Rehabilitation SecretaryVinod Kumar Sumansaid the PDNA reflects the state’s mountainous terrain, climate vulnerabilities, and long-term resilience needs. He emphasised that the report aims not only to assess losses but to provide a structured roadmap for recovery and rebuilding under the‘Build Back Better’framework, enabling swift restoration with central government support.
Uttarakhand incurred economic losses amounting toRs 15,103.52 croredue to a series of disasters in 2025, according to a report released by theUttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA). The findings are part of thePost Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA)submitted to the National Disaster Management Authority, offering a comprehensive sector-wise analysis of damage, losses, and long-term recovery requirements.
The year witnessed multiple high-impact disasters, including a deadly avalanche that claimed eight lives, severe floods near Gangotri and later in Dehradun that killed over 100 people, and two helicopter crashes during the Char Dham yatra amid adverse weather conditions. USDMA noted that Uttarakhand is the first state in India to conduct a statewide PDNA.
According to the report, the total economic impact includesdirect damage worth Rs 3,792.38 crore,losses of Rs 312.19 crore, andRs 10,998.95 crore required for rehabilitation, reconstruction, and recovery. Thesocial sectorwas among the worst hit, recording losses ofRs 4,966.85 crore, with housing, education, and health bearing the brunt. Thehealth sector alone accounted for Rs 2,579.47 crore, while housing losses stood atRs 2,005.48 crore.
Theinfrastructure sectorsuffered an economic impact ofRs 6,225.69 crore, with thewater supply sectorfacing the highest losses atRs 4,048.88 crore, followed by roads atRs 1,963.29 croreand power infrastructure atRs 213.52 crore. Productive sectors—including agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, tourism, and forestry—incurred combined losses ofRs 893.94 crore, withtourism alone accounting for Rs 744.94 crore.
UnderDisaster Risk Reduction (DRR)measures, the report identified a requirement ofRs 3,017.04 croreto strengthen infrastructure and reduce future disaster risks. Disaster Management and Rehabilitation SecretaryVinod Kumar Sumansaid the PDNA reflects the state’s mountainous terrain, climate vulnerabilities, and long-term resilience needs. He emphasised that the report aims not only to assess losses but to provide a structured roadmap for recovery and rebuilding under the‘Build Back Better’framework, enabling swift restoration with central government support.
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