India, Feb. 6 -- Villagers in Mussoorie's Chamasari gram sabha say unregulated muck dumping from road construction is obstructing the flow of the Rispana river

Residents warn of heightened landslide and flood risks, citing a fatal muck slide in September 2025 and unstable slopes ahead of the monsoon

The Rispana river is a key source of drinking water and groundwater recharge for parts of Dehradun

Complaints to authorities have so far resulted in limited action, with safety measures linked to future funding

It was snowing when Down To Earth (DTE) visited. The kaccha road had turned slippery due to rain and snow, making it extremely risky for vehicles to navigate the seven-kilometre stretch connecting several villages of the Chamasari g...