kerala landslides

Kerala landslides: Unnecessarily politicising humanity in times of crisis, Tharoor to Tejasvi Surya – The Economic Times Video

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Kerala landslides: Unnecessarily politicising humanity in times of crisis, Tharoor to Tejasvi Surya – The Economic Times Video

BJP MP Tejasvi Surya says, “Within the last five years, the landslides that have happened 60% and more have happened in Kerala. Every year there are landslides in Kerala…For some time there have been discussions but there are no long-term solutions…A week ago, the Home Ministry had given a warning to the state government of … Read more

Wayanad landslides: Studies point to deadly mix of climate change, environmental neglect

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Wayanad landslides: Studies point to deadly mix of climate change, environmental neglect

Climate change, fragile terrain and loss of forest cover created the perfect recipe for the devastating landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district that claimed 123 lives, according to studies conducted over the years. Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Wayanad early Tuesday. While 128 people were injured, many are … Read more