This question examines environmental risks like landslides and ecological damage due to road widening in hilly areas.
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The key concern with rapid road widening in the hills of Himachal Pradesh is that it often leads to environmental degradation and increased geological instability. This includes:
Destruction of fragile slopes and vegetation
Increased risk of landslides and soil erosion
Alteration of natural drainage patterns
Greater pressure on fragile Himalayan ecosystems
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