Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges affecting disaster management. A widely studied case is the 2013 Uttarakhand disaster in India, which demonstrates how climate change, combined with human activities and poor planning, can intensify natural hazards into major disasters. Although extreme rainfall was the immediate trigger, changing climatic conditions increased the intensity and unpredictability of the event, causing widespread destruction. This case highlights the close relationship between climate change, environmental degradation, and disaster risk. In June 2013, Uttarakhand experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall due to an early and intense monsoon combined with cloudbursts. The rainfall caused flash floods and landslides across several districts, particularly around Kedarnath. Rivers such as the Mandakini and Alaknanda overflowed, washing away villages, roads, bridges, hotels, and other infrastructure. Thousands of people lost their lives, while many more were injured or displaced. Pilgrims, tourists, and local residents were stranded in remote mountainous areas, making rescue operations