Pictures of tourists thronging Himachal Pradesh have brought condemnation on social media as India braces for a possible third wave of Covid-19. Several experts have been advising against large crowds ever since the pandemic reached India. The two earlier waves of Covid-19, the first after huge gatherings during last year's festive season in September-October & the second after crowds during Kumbh earlier this year, have made it clear that this dangerous disease gets a fresh lease of life every time social distancing norms are violated. This time, amid the ongoing heatwave in North India, many people reached tourist hotspots like Shimla, Kufri, Narkanda, Dalhousie, Manali, Lahaul & other places in the state to escape the scorching heat. The tourism sector in Himachal Pradesh contributes 7 per cent to state GDP, reported NDTV. Many on social media have called out the insensitive behaviour of the people who are putting lives at risk. Watch the video to know more.
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