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Sunday, December 02, 2018

STOP PLASTIC BE DRASTIC Mount Abu

Abuites STOP PLASTIC BE DRASTIC.


"Abu From Achalgarh."
Abu From Achalgarh.


Plastic,  plastic everywhere,
The more you look, the more you despair,
Sand be hanged, the desert is already there.
Plastic deserts and plastic seas are filing our last reserves, 
 Preparing our future generations on a journey unforeseen, 
Of humanity choking and croaking like our animals and sea creatures. 
Due to our lack of no environmental planning and sustainability
We are gonna pay dearly by burying our
Earth's surface in an Eire Foam of plastic wastelands and stinking seas. 

"Everywhere around the world, the future of getting rid of plastic is uncertain; in India, even the implementation of lightweight plastic bags is uncertain." A plastic ban in India has been in effect since 2002, but an estimated 20 cows per 100 die from plastic ingestion.
Can you imagine this scenario? The government banned the use of plastic bags in this little hill station over a decade ago and today when one looks around, all one sees is heaps of rubbish and the majority of it is plastic bags. 
My ardent suggestion is let's build an enormous, Huge Plastic God that touches the sky. So every time we look at it, it opens our eyes and reminds us!

                       “STOP NO MORE PLASTIC OR I WILL BE DRASTIC”

Can India #BeatPlasticPollution With
The Current Plastic Bans In Various States?    More

Friday, February 24, 2012

The Plastic Graveyard of Mount Abu

Uncovering Mount Abu’s Plastic Graveyard Accounts

Sealing the gateway to the official Abu Dump
Sealing the gateway to the official Abu Dump


The trip towards Gurushikar and Achalgarh has witnessed Mount Abu’s official dumping place for an eternity, giving it the frightening moniker of the Plastic Graveyard. Despite the hopeful expectation that dumping would stop after Udaipur's “Durga Impex” dumping business took over the rubbish collection contract, reality proved otherwise. Udaipur’s projected rubbish incinerator never happened, leaving this attractive region saddled with piling waste. Travelling through this once-disgusting stretch during the rainy season became a terrible experience for visitors en route to Gurushikar. Today, there is a silver lining: dumping at this location is prohibited. To emphasize this milestone, authorities have sealed off the gateway with a forbidding wall.
While this should be cause for celebration, the narrative takes a turn as garbage trucks, now barred from their customary dumping areas, have chosen alternate locations on the outskirts of town and even on privately owned properties. The fight against the plastic epidemic persists, and while Mount Abu’s Plastic Graveyard may have concluded one chapter, the narrative of waste management continues to unfold in surprising places.

 

Plastic graveyard of Mount Abu
Plastic Graveyard of Mount Abu


Plastic graveyard of Mount Abu another angle
Plastic graveyard of Mount Abu another angle 

On the 16th of February 2012, when I hiked towards Wordsworth's farm after my Bera trip, I was drawn in by the abundance of Jungle crows and a lone eagle sitting on the Hill, keeping a vigilant eye over the trash. Curiosity got the best of me when I saw this scenario and reached for my trusted camera. I set out along a bush track, ultimately finding myself behind the dump.
There, I came to a terrible sight: the horse I had previously described in my blog had been discarded only a day or two before. Fortunately, the area's wildlife, which included hyenas, jackals, and a leopard, had not yet spotted the carcass. This unanticipated encounter illustrated the vivid cycle of life and death in the wilderness.

The Poor chap had served his purpose and left to die in the winter cold
The Poor chap had served his purpose and left to die in the winter cold


Solitary Eagle   on the hill
Solitary Eagle On The Hill
  

Long billed Crows waiting to scavenge on the horse
Long-billed crows waiting to scavenge on the horse


shikra
Shikra







Thursday, August 15, 2019

Mount Abu Gears up to enforce its Anti plastic Drive. 15 August 2019

Plastic controls Mount Abu. Meet your apocalyptic
They littered each additional resolution with the will to follow up.
WISHING ALL A JOYOUS INDEPENDENCE DAY!



To learn more about the plastic ban, click the links below.








Saturday, December 25, 2010

The Year that was 2010 Mt.Abu

The Year That Was

This year in Mount Abu has been a battleground of sorts, filled with endless disputes over construction, repairs, and alterations. It’s been a tense dance between the local community and the authorities, each side pushing its limits in this fragile eco-zone. I’ve watched this saga unfold throughout the year — a torturous cat-and-mouse game.

The authorities, standing firm to protect this unique environment, have used every tactic in the book to ensure no unauthorized construction could take place. But rather than quelling the desire, it only ignited a stubborn resolve among the residents. "If they couldn’t build openly, they would find a way." And find a way they did. Materials that were banned from entering the hills still made their way up, often at great personal risk. 

Meanwhile, the watchful eyes of the authorities worked round the clock, swiftly demolishing any structures that sprouted without approval. Frustration grew among those seeking permission for genuine repairs, as the long, bureaucratic delays led many to simply act out of sheer necessity. For the Abuites, this year has been a rollercoaster of triumph and setbacks.

But amid the chaos, there was a silver lining: 2010 marked a renewed focus on going green. Environmental awareness has become the buzzword. And while progress has been made, we have only just begun. Restoring Mount Abu to its former glory will require both individual effort and collective responsibility. The path ahead is steep, but the resolve is there.

What’s ironic is the government’s indifference to Abu’s crumbling infrastructure. The roads, for instance, are in a deplorable state — a true shame considering there’s no shortage of funds. A single month’s toll tax during peak tourist season could solve many of these issues, but action remains elusive. And so, the roads continue to deteriorate, leaving both locals and visitors frustrated.

On a brighter note, the rain gods have been kind this year. On a brighter note, the rain gods have shown kindness this year, replenishing the reservoirs and alleviating the dire state of the underground water reserves. We even experienced an unusual mini-monsoon at the end of November, a rare week of steady rainfall. Yet, the summer was brutal — one of the worst we’ve seen in years. Now, with winter creeping in earlier than expected, I wonder what this season holds for us. Frost has arrived ahead of schedule, so I suspect we’re in for a long, cold spell. If only it would snow here… but that’s wishful thinking, isn’t it?

As I look back, I realize how quickly this year has flown by. Leafing through my collection of photographs, I’m reminded of the good, the bad, and the ugly — but above all, the lively and beautiful moments that define life here. It’s these moments that make Mount Abu what it is: a place of constant change, endless challenges, and undeniable beauty.


January and FEBRUARY:-

February: A Month of Trials

February felt like a month with the sword of Damocles hanging over me. My overall condition took a sharp turn for the worse, and if it weren’t for the timely intervention of my family doctor, I’m certain things could have ended differently. But the trials didn’t stop there — on February 12th, I lost my beloved Basset, Bosky. It felt like life had thrown all its challenges at me at once. Between Liz’s impending amputation, Bosky’s passing, and my brush with mortality, it was as though my resilience was being put to the ultimate test — or perhaps my agnostic beliefs were being questioned in the harshest way possible.
Yet, despite it all, providence had unique plans for me. I’m still here today, healthy and grateful, reflecting on this year of trials as I complete this blog. 
MARCH:-


 March: The Heat of What Was to Come

March brought an intense heat, foreshadowing what would become one of the hottest summers we’ve endured. The air was dry, and the forests were vulnerable. By the end of the month, we were already dealing with the first of many forest fires that would plague the hills. The land seemed to cry out for relief, but none came.


First time in the history of St.Mary's School the sports were held on the 1st of April


APRIL:-
This year, because of the scarcity and dearth of water, St. Mary’s High School had to reschedule all its programmes. St. Mary’s High School rescheduled the Annual sports to April instead of their usual October date, breaking tradition. Because of the precarious water shortage, all schools had to reschedule their holidays. The authorities declared a month’s holiday from the 15th of June to the 15th of May. The newspapers’ portrayal of the situation led to a sharp decrease in tourist traffic.
I turned into an older adult in India, which is the world’s largest democratic country, on April 25th.



Colonial Houses of Abu
MAY:-

May Day in St. Mary’s School   May Day celebrations



May: A Scorching Trial

May was relentless — hot beyond measure. The cooling breeze that offered some respite from the previous year was nowhere to be found. As the heat intensified, water became a scarce commodity. Every water hole and tube well ran dry, leaving the hill station parched. Tankers of water were sold at exorbitant prices to businesses and hotels to keep things running.

The economic downturn only added to the pressure. With the recession looming overhead, the situation in this semi-arid hill station felt dire. It was hard not to imagine Abuites being driven away from this Abode of the Gods in search of greener pastures if the rains didn’t arrive soon.

Thankfully, the monsoon, when it came, was generous, saving us from what could have been a complete collapse.
JUNE:-

The summers had now really descended on this Abode; we saw record-high temperatures. The wild animals such as the sloth bear and the leopard left the jungle to brave the premises of the humans looking for water and food. 
The month of June saw some massive sandstorms

June: A Month of Scorched Hopes

In June, people hear the first whispers of the monsoon, igniting a sense of hope. But this year, even the fervent “havans” and prayers to the rain gods couldn’t shift the tides of fate. While it’s said that prayers can move mountains and summon rain, here, the sun remained unforgiving, scorching the mountainside with relentless heat.

Before: because of the lack of water, the young trees planted the previous year, meant to revive the landscape, withered away. The once-vibrant greenery that adorned the hills vanished, leaving behind a dry, desolate scene. The trees, once symbols of resilience, stood lifeless and brittle.

Abu has endured many tough years, but none felt as dreadful as this one. June, with all its promises, became a month of disappointment and despair.

JULY:-

July: A Sigh of Relief
The long-awaited monsoons arrived in July, though they made us wait until the 24th. The residents of this mountain retreat were on edge, their uneasiness noticeable. Day after day, we watched the skies, hoping for the dark clouds to roll in and deliver the rains that would revive the land and our spirits.
When the rains fell, it was as if the entire hill station heaved an enormous collective sigh of relief. The tension that had built up over the months melted away as the parched earth drank in the life-giving water. It was a moment filled with deep gratitude and hope, assuring us that better times were coming.

AUGUST:-

The Return of Life and a Short-Lived Victory.
The rain gods had mercy on Mount Abu, blessing this parched hill station with the much-needed downpour. The better-than-average monsoon quenched the dry earth, bringing life back to the hills. With the arrival of the rains, the town returned to normal and businesses thrived once more. The air was filled with a renewed sense of hope as the vibrant greenery reemerged.
For a short time, another victory was celebrated — the news that Rajasthan, and especially Mount Abu, had committed to going plastic-free for better environmental protection. This was the talk of the town. The threat of hefty fines and even imprisonment led to the swift disappearance of plastic bags from the shelves. Overnight, paper and cloth bags made their way into the hands of shoppers.
But this victory was short-lived. With no real follow-up plans or enforcement, the reliance on plastic bags soon crept back into everyday life. The initial enthusiasm faded, and the town once again found itself dependent on the very thing it sought to eliminate. It was a reminder that lasting change requires more than just a momentary push — it needs sustained effort, commitment, and the will to see it through.

SEPTEMBER:-

September: The Month of Festivals and Gathering of the Gods

September in Mount Abu is a vibrant month, filled with festivals and celebrations. Every year, the town puts on its annual marathon, a long-standing custom that brings together both locals and tourists. Mother Nature lays out lush green carpets and refreshing rain drenches the hills, welcoming visitors during the peak of the monsoon season. It’s the perfect time for tourists to experience the beauty of this “Abode of the Gods” in its most breathtaking form.
For me, September holds a special place in my heart. It’s the month Liz celebrates her birthday, and I cherish these moments spent with her. I also have a deep love for the monsoon months; they grant me the freedom to explore this hill station in the environment I adore — surrounded by rain-soaked forests, misty vistas, and the ever-present hum of nature.

TOBER:-



October: The Perfect Time to Be in Abu

October is the month to be in Mount Abu. At this time of year, the hill station is at its most beautiful. The hills are draped in every imaginable shade of green, a vibrant tapestry that blends with the clear skies and cool breezes. The temperature is perfect — neither too hot nor too cold — creating an atmosphere that invites you to step outside and enjoy the outdoors.
It’s a time for fun, frolicking, and soaking in the serene beauty that surrounds us. October in Abu is a season of pure joy, the ideal time to embrace everything this hill station offers.







The first Holy Communion for the young boys of the school.




The Annual School Fete for the pleasure of the visiting parents and students

NOVEMBER:-



The Diwali season went off extremely well. Thousands of tourists thronged the streets and haunts of Abu. The spectre of drought that was hanging only a few months ago was now a thing of the past.
I can’t recall Abu having continuous rain in November for almost an entire week. This unprecedented rainfall caused a mini imbalance in this Eco-zone, the birds, bees and animals were thrown off balance. This extraordinary show of the rain gods also put the human population out.
DECEMBER:-

December: A Month of Frost and Festivities

 December in Mount Abu begins with a flurry of activity for school-going students as they wrap up their final examinations. It’s a hectic time, but once the exams are over, they head home for a well-deserved winter vacation — three full months of rest and freedom.
The mornings embrace us with a familiar visitor, Mr. Frost, coating the landscape in a thin, icy sheen. Daytime temperatures remain pleasant, but the chill deepens with the sun’s descent, and the mercury dips between +3 to -3 degrees on many nights. The frosty darkness reminds us that winter is here.

As time flies, I am eager to get my last message out before midnight.

”Merry Christmas, Folks!”

Kalá Hristúyenna, Merry Christmas and Joyful New Year, शुभ क्रिसमस, Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo.

Wishing you all a magical festive season filled with love, warmth, and beautiful thoughts. I want to take this moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all your support and kind wishes throughout the year 2010.

“Merry Christmas!”



Bosky, my beloved basset 



Thursday, July 08, 2021

Tourist thronging in Hills Spark Fears of 3rd Wave Mount Abu [ 08/07/2021 [

 Following relaxations by the Rajasthan Govt, tourists make a beeline to Mount Abu.


"Welcome to the Abode of Gods, have a pleasurable stay.".
Welcome to the Abode of Gods
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|"MOUNT ABU GOOGLE  WORLD, through their web application."
MOUNT ABU GOOGLE WORLD

"Scenic points to visit, while tou are in Mount Abu."
Scenic points to visit




Mount Abu is a popular weekend spot for tourists from Gujarat. With a drop in the number of cases, and the unlock put into effect last month, the tourist rush to this oasis has gone through the roof! Throughout the week, hordes of tourists drove up to visit Abu, with an estimate of over 65000 people visiting on an average weekend getaway. 

The road leading up to Mount Abu sees impatient traffic jams because of the overwhelming number of vehicles. They also made it victim to mass litter with empty beer bottles, plastic water bottles, empty snack packaging, and other grim litter associated with irresponsible tourism. With the growing waste attributed to the tourism industry, they have not left Mount Abu undefiled. All this adds to the strain on wildlife and the environment. 

What about the principal scientific advisor to the prime minister, who clearly stated that a third wave is inevitable and that the exact time of its advent cannot be FORECAST? Although the Government has called on the population, at large, to follow the pandemic protocol strictly, there is such a universal indifference to laws and regulations in that regard. 

The thousands of tourists in Mount Abu flout all mandatory safety precautions daily. It mostly comes across as unruly children let loose in the wild. The lessons learnt from the devastating second wave, only a short while ago, which caused untold panic throughout the country, seem to have faded away, leaving an ideal ground for the virus to raise its head once again.

Can we prevent the #ThirdWave with such insolence?

Will our vaccinations be effective against new variant strains?

Like all other hill stations that depend on tourism, will Abu survive another onslaught of lockdowns?

We require tourism, but while the industry creates the problems, it also needs to provide solutions. There is an immediate need to preserve what we have in this gracious oasis of ours. We cannot let tourism thrive at the cost of disturbing the fragile ecological balance. There has to be a way of bringing a collective consciousness into play. 

A campaign in July 2019, Clean up Nakki Lake (under Ravindra Goswami, the sub-divisional magistrate), yielded over 10 to 12 tons of garbage. Can one believe that guests visiting this beautiful lake would be so uncaring for the environment that they would make it the graveyard of beer bottles? They also hoisted four trolleys of discarded beer bottles out from the lake. I’m making this point only because the other day I visited Mini Nikki Lane and the Lower Khodra dam and witnessed this menace first-hand. There were beer bottles thrown all around; many even pitched into the water. I would also like to mention a recent video that circulated, which showed the deplorable condition of the Polo Grounds. In the video, I saw large numbers of vehicles parked, and tourists were thoughtlessly littering the ground with beer bottles and other trash items. I have linked the same at the end of this blog. 

There is a constant threat of automobile pollution, jammed roads, not designed to accommodate such vehicle inflow, rampant littering of non-biodegradable material, and plastic waste too. With these looming problems, there is an impending threat in terms of local resources too, especially water. Regular monitoring of the few water bodies we have here is necessary, and the Administration should contemplate imposing penalties for polluting them. To stop the dumping of beer bottles in our town and its environment, we need strict laws.

If we address these concerns one at a time, perhaps in the coming years we will still have something for these visitors to see and appreciate.

Mount Abu Polo Grounds is a pathetic state 

Personal Memories of Polo Grounds

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Mount Abu –‘Decision-Making’ “Farce or Facts”????


Mount Abu Nakki Lake

I wonder what this is all about, Meetings after meetings, notifications after notifications, State Government blunders or some schema to pluck some sort of mileage out of a situation gone wrong since by gone days.



The greatest danger before us today is that we live in an era where forces can package and standardize our lives for us—steal it from us and sell it back at a premium. First it was our local bodies that bled the public at large by stacking up so much red tapeism that out of sheer desperation people had to resort to grease palming to get their work done, now with Abu being pushed into an official sanctuary status more rules and more frustrations for minor jobs to be performed as now one would have to run from more pillar to post for permission to get ones work done. In between Abuites were given to understand by the State Government that the town of Mount Abu would not fall under the preview of the sanctuary laws, it seems there was a blunder on the part of the State Government as it did not follow protocol i.e. work through proper channels, the State Government first had to get clearance by the Ministry of Environment and Forest of Mount Abu, and then clearance from the Headquarters department situated in Lucknow.


Now that Abu has been declared an Eco-sensitive zone, it has been argued by the CEC, That since the State Government has not followed protocol the declaration made by them that the town of Abu would be exempted from the sanctuary status was illegal and that the town of Abu would also be included within the sanctuary, hence the people of this town would now have to adhere to the Sanctuary laws.


I really wonder where Abu is heading with all this hype of Abu being an eco-sensitive zone and following the norms laid down by the Law of the land where its directives over the years have been blatantly disregarded in connivance with the highest officials placed at the helm to look after the affairs of the state. A Supreme Court directive came out some years back banning construction of all sorts, well construction is rampant, add to that encroachment. The authorities turn a blind eye to everything, it’s pretty obvious, you pay and get your job done. If Government Offices have to be constructed, if homes have to be made for Government officials well that doesn’t affect the environment. If an Abuite owning an old building wants to plaster the walls with cement, because it’s falling apart, well that rapes the environment, the poor man has to run from pillar to post for permission to do it and yet he doesn’t get it. Compare this to the new Government buildings coming up, these don’t affect the environment. Well that’s 22nd century humour for you.


Can you imagine this scenario, the government had banned the use of plastic bags in this little hill station over a decade ago and today when one looks around, all one sees is heaps of rubbish and the majority of it is plastic bags. The “Love lake Nakki” as referred to by a host of authors and poets is today a dead lake, its catchment area is all chocked up its full of thrash, walking around the lake is like passing a stinking swamp.


I wonder what will be gained by declaring this small town Eco-Sensitive. Some good will come off it I’m sure, no more commercial buildings only commercial government projects will be seen in the near future. It’s all about money, all about control, it’s all about power. Life will go on, buildings will be built, the poor and honest will suffer, and the encroachers will have a ball.


The people of Abu have called umpteen meetings to put forward their views and their objections with a valid cause. Why should we the people of Abu living in the greatest democracy be subjected to rules pertinent to tribals who have no say in their favour.


The Government should be broaching crucial issues, like drinking water scarcity. The Salgaon dam project that is meant to provide drinking water to the hill town is lying in Limbo for over three decades over the issue of acquiring the permission from the forest department a meager 100-acre land. When there is no clarity over whether what should be done for the betterment of this hill station amongst monitoring committees Abu is doomed to becoming another puppet in the hands authority that works only towards its own end and not for the betterment of the people of Abu, and its future generations.

ONCE UPON A TIME LEADERSHIP MATTERED, NOW DEALERSHIP RULES THE WORLD.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

Nakki Lake The spectral Green lake Mount Abu

The spectral Green lake Mount Abu



Plummy the guardian looks down on the lake,
A mammoth whose forte is at stake
He’s perceived the birth of the lake,
A sheer human force, that put it together by sweat and rakes.
It’s a manmade lake, the largest artificial sparkling body ever made
Its beauty inspired the poets and the sages, and Plummy smiled
That smile has now grown into a scowl; the spangled lake now lies strangled
By the very humans who gave it its birth.

Nakki Lake one of the biggest manmade lakes is rapidly losing its grandeur. In spite of the wonderful parks and gardens surrounding the lake, the lakes banks are a sight for sore eyes, the stagnant water which has given the lake its unique green colour is littered with plastic bottles, plastic bags and a host of other debris.  The stench at the moment is quite unbearable but by summer walking around this beautiful lake would be pure hell.
The municipality and the other government agencies are far too busy at the moment knocking down buildings to care two hoots for the lifeline that in dire drought supports the people of this town and the tourists that visit this oasis. A number of hotels and restaurants on the boundary of the lake should be monitored strictly to see that they do not dump their solid waste into the lake.
Over the years, thanks to corrupt and uncaring lake authorities, encroachers in nexus with authorities have practically legalized their encroachment through pressure. The health of the lake has reached an epidemic level. Tourism has played no less a role in contributing to the pollution and contamination of the lake. To read more on the condition of the lake read the blog I posted here. http://footloosenfancyfree.blogspot.com/2008/06/abus-mystical-nakki-lake-misconceptions.html
The Latest snaps of our grand lake the one and only Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake

Abu gone Green So have I

Stars by day

 OH Gosh my interior has just thrown up

Forgive me for the Stench I did not cause it Human

Friday, June 13, 2008

CROAK- CROAK Abu's Monsoons

Took this beauty with my Nokia last evening

The weather has been playing truant throughout the year, we had a prolonged cold and bitter winter, our summer season has been swamped with constant winds making it a heaven for us residents as there haven't been any remarkable hot days except for one or two days that I can recall. We have had quite a few days of unpredicted rainfall over the past few weeks. We do get the occasional May showers every year but this year it’s far from normal.
Last Saturday when I woke up and had a look at my mug while brushing my teeth I saw a few strands of my flaxen hair( my sentinels) all kinked up I knew the monsoons were around the corner. I yelled to my bitter half to get her house in order as the monsoons this year were going to be early, she answered back sarcastically, “Yea you Heathen have you gone and hung the statue of St.Anthony upside down”, early rains my foot. Some foot, the first official monsoon shower last evening pounded the hillside with a vengeance. The rain came down in torrents it was intense and within minutes the bare streams were full of gushing water. If only I had my camera with me I would have documented the filth and plastic debris that flowed past my house. There was also an awful stench for quite some time, the shower did not last very long but it was a blessing at least the place got cleaned up. I only hope this early shower isn’t a harbinger of dread that our monsoon is going to be short lived. The element of uncertainty in our monsoon season over the years has always left us in a quandary. We in Abu depend exclusively on the monsoons for our drinking water. We have precisely two water reservoirs, Upper Kodhra Dam and the lower Kodhra Dam, in dire emergency the water from the lake is utilized, if we have a poor monsoon we in Abu have water rationing, i.e. depending on the severity of water in our reservoirs we get water every alternate day . OH Global Warming see to it that the Rain Gods be kind to this Abode of the Gods and shower her with rain. I think we can add one more God to our list, the modern God “Global Warming”

Sunday, April 02, 2023

Is Climate Change to Blame for Mount Abu's Unusual Weather Patterns?

Unusual Weather Patterns Mount Abu.  

"Mount Abu is well-known for its pleasant weather and scenic attractiveness, making it a popular tourist destination"
March the climate was like this: 

"Mount Abu is well-known for its pleasant weather and scenic attractiveness, making it a popular tourist destination"
Duck pond Abu
For, short videos on the hail showers go to the bottom

Mount Abu, also known as "The Abode of Gods," a famous hill station in Rajasthan, had some unusual weather patterns in March. Instead of the normal warm and dry weather, the town experienced thunderstorms, rain, and even hailstones. Temperatures at night have fallen below 10 degrees Celsius, which is uncommon for this time of year. This blog article will examine the probable causes of these weather patterns and their impact on the local community.
Mount Abu is well-known for its pleasant weather and scenic attractiveness, making it a popular tourist destination. However, the weather has been far from nice this year. Abuites say the last time they saw hailstones in Mount Abu was over a decade ago. This year, it hailed three times in March. Heavy rain and clouds have also made the weather wetter than normal.
There could be several causes for these odd weather trends. Climate warming is one of the most probable causes. Due to climate change, there is an increase in extreme weather events such as heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rains. Rajasthan, like the rest of India, has felt the effects of climate change in recent years. Rajasthan experienced record-breaking weather last year.
Natural variation is another possibility. Weather patterns can shift from year to year, and the present weather patterns in Mount Abu may be because of natural variance rather than climate change.
The neighbourhood has been greatly affected by unusual weather trends. Farmers are facing challenges due to the abnormally wet weather, likely resulting in major losses. This baffling weather was an attraction, and tourists made a beeline for Mount Abu of the year to witness this freaky weather.
It is vital to minimise greenhouse gas emissions to offset the consequences of climate change on the local ecosystem and people's lives. Individuals can reduce their carbon footprint by planting trees, using public transit, saving water, and using less plastic. The government should prioritize green energy investment and promote sustainable farming to minimize the impact of climate change on the local population.

This year's odd weather trends in Mount Abu are a reason for worry, and we must move to resolve the underlying causes. Extreme weather events have a substantial impact on the local people, regardless of whether climate change or natural fluctuation caused them. To lessen the effects of climate change on ecosystems and communities, we should adopt eco-friendly practices and reduce our carbon footprint.



Per kind favour  Jennifer.mp4


Per kind favour Harnam (Harry) Abu Hailing in Abu.mp4