By Swati Thapa With heat waves becoming a significant struggle, especially in urban India, many people are moving to hill stations with work-from-home options, seeking respite in states like Uttarakhand, at the seat of the Himalayas. This influx includes both short-term tourists and long-term residents. In Uttarakhand, small villages like Kasar and Mukteshwar have been promoted as tourist destinations due to their picturesque views of the country’s highest peaks, surrounding forests and cool temperatures. However, this increased population has strained local resources, particularly water. Acco…