The Spiti river is changing its course | #Shorts | Mongabay India

Illegal extraction of sand in the Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh affects the course of the Spiti river and in turn, people's lives.

Over-extraction of sand can have dire impacts on river ecosystems. The Spiti river has changed course over the years due to illegal mining, inundating farmlands, and leaving many people landless. A large proportion of people here survive on only one farming season.

This video story displays the transformation of the river through the years, while also narrating the plight of the residents affected, and their demand for clarity in sand mining law, to save their lands.

Watch the full video here - https://youtu.be/tPpckYhWj5I

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