Dry & wry: 'Droughtscape' in Kochi's mangrove ecosystem?

2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dry & wry: 'Droughtscape' in Kochi's mangrove ecosystem?

A strange scene, bordering on the surreal, is unfolding at Elamkunnapuzha, a serene panchayat in Vypeen. Social media influencers, photographers, and curious folk are flocking to the site, sharing visuals, and sparking online queries about the location. Rather than question how such a phenomenon could appear in a coastal panchayat, many seem captivated by the unusual sight. Vypeen-based environmentalist Manoj I B points out that the area was once a thriving mangrove ecosystem. “It’s sad that no one is questioning how a mangrove ecosystem, by nature marshy and waterlogged, could resemble a drought-hit area,” he shrugs.

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'Mangrove Man' in India fights to salvage sinking shores

1 year, 11 months ago

'Mangrove Man' in India fights to salvage sinking shores

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Faced with flak, tourism and civic agencies attempt to restore Fort Kochi beach to its past glory

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Faced with flak, tourism and civic agencies attempt to restore Fort Kochi beach to its past glory

Close on the heels of a video taken earlier this month by a foreigner on the plight of the Fort Kochi beach and garbage strewn all around going viral, tourism …

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Thousands of flamingos paint Navi Mumbai pink in breathtaking spectacle. Watch

1 month, 1 week ago

Thousands of flamingos paint Navi Mumbai pink in breathtaking spectacle. Watch

Navi Mumbai’s wetlands have turned into a mesmerizing pink paradise as thousands of Greater and Lesser flamingos migrate to the region, creating breathtaking visuals that have taken the internet by …

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Sea erosion in Kulasekarapattinam and accretion in Manappad in Thoothukudi district cause for concern

1 month, 1 week ago

Sea erosion in Kulasekarapattinam and accretion in Manappad in Thoothukudi district cause for concern

While the advancing sea erosion at Kulasekarapattinam in Thoothukudi district has raised concern among villagers and environmentalists, Manappad, another coastal village, faces the challenge of land expansion on the shoreline …

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Coastal mangroves can mitigate tsunami, cyclones, and floods

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Coastal mangroves can mitigate tsunami, cyclones, and floods

Coastal mangroves act as bio-shields against natural catastrophic disasters, including cyclones and flooding. In a recent study, a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay focused on …

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A ‘summer checklist’ for Perumbakkam wetland

1 month, 3 weeks ago

A ‘summer checklist’ for Perumbakkam wetland

Perumbakkam wetland is beginning to develop a “tan”. It is a “gentle reminder” — using a phrase that makes nudges to action palatable in polite society — that the Perumbakkam …

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Massive encroachment of Valapattanam riverbank sparks environmental concerns

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Massive encroachment of Valapattanam riverbank sparks environmental concerns

Environmentalists have raised serious concerns over the large-scale encroachment along the banks of the Valapattanam river near Kattampally bridge in Chirakkal grama panchayat in Kannur. It is reportedly aimed at …

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Mangroves could reduce carbon emissions in Southeast Asia by 50%

2 months ago

Mangroves could reduce carbon emissions in Southeast Asia by 50%

Conserving and restoring carbon-rich peatlands and mangroves in Southeast Asia would reduce more than 50% of the region’s land-use carbon emissions. Associate Professor Massimo Lupascu, Principal Investigator of the study …

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Foresters take up mangrove restoration works in Machilipatnam

2 months, 1 week ago

Foresters take up mangrove restoration works in Machilipatnam

Vijayawada: Forest authorities have started restoration of mangrove forests in about 26,000 acres in a phased manner at the Bandar Fort Reserve Forest and its adjoining RF areas in Machilipatnam, …

Deccan Chronicle

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Forum seeks permanent solution to frequent flooding of low-lying areas

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Forum seeks permanent solution to frequent flooding of low-lying areas

The Chellanam-Fort Kochi Janakiya Vedi, a forum of people seeking comprehensive measures to contain sea erosion along the Chellanam-Fort Kochi segment, has demanded a permanent solution to the rising instances …

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Mangrove restoration project to be launched along Kerala coast

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mangrove restoration project to be launched along Kerala coast

Buimerc Foundation in collaboration with M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation will launch a three-year mangrove restoration project along the Kerala coast as part of efforts to protect the coastal ecosystem. The …

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Kanimozhi inspects shoreline hit by coastal erosion in Tiruchendur

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Kanimozhi inspects shoreline hit by coastal erosion in Tiruchendur

Lok Sabha member Kanimozhi Karunanidhi on Saturday inspected the shoreline adjacent to Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur, which was hugely impacted by coastal erosion. Ms. Kanimozhi inspected the affected …

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Notable Increase in AP’s Mangrove Cover

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Notable Increase in AP’s Mangrove Cover

Visakhapatnam: The mangrove cover in Andhra Pradesh shows a substantial increase, reflecting effective conservation efforts and a commitment to environmental sustainability. By 2023, these figures reflect 35.26 km² of Moderately …

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Mangroves saved $855 billion that could have been lost to floods globally

4 months ago

Mangroves saved $855 billion that could have been lost to floods globally

A new study from the Center for Coastal Climate Resilience at UC Santa Cruz has revealed that mangroves provide an astonishing $855 billion in flood protection services globally. The study, …

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National Green Tribunal takes action on the decline of mangrove forests in Vizag

4 months, 1 week ago

National Green Tribunal takes action on the decline of mangrove forests in Vizag

Visakhapatnam:The National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu cognisance of a report published in these columns, titled “Alarming decline in mangrove forests amid Vizag’s growth,” dated November 16, 2024. The …

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Alarming decline in mangrove forests amid Vizag’s growth

4 months, 4 weeks ago

Alarming decline in mangrove forests amid Vizag’s growth

Visakhapatnam:Rapid urbanisation and developmental push in the City of Destiny have significantly reduced its vital mangrove forests. The Meghadri Gedda, a natural waterway that flows into the Bay of Bengal …

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Alarming decline in mangrove forests amid Vizag’s growth

5 months ago

Alarming decline in mangrove forests amid Vizag’s growth

Visakhapatnam: Rapid urbanisation and developmental push in the City of Destiny have significantly reduced its vital mangrove forests. The Meghadri Gedda, a natural waterway that flows into the Bay of …

Deccan Chronicle

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Mangroves on southwestern coast of India exhibit remarkable heat tolerance crucial for climate resilience, says study

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mangroves on southwestern coast of India exhibit remarkable heat tolerance crucial for climate resilience, says study

A recent study conducted jointly by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune, and the Kerala Forest Research Institute has revealed that mangroves on the southwestern coast of …

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A note on the issue: A forest holiday—by the water

7 months ago

A note on the issue: A forest holiday—by the water

To be perfectly honest, there’s not much to do in a mangrove forest. Unless you’re an avid birdwatcher, an amateur naturalist or the intrepid kind to take a kayak out …

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Rains help creeper plants multiply along Vizag roads

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rains help creeper plants multiply along Vizag roads

Vishakapatnam: Heavy rains in Visakhapatnam since Wednesday have helped plants and creepers multiply along roadsides and even climb poles. Similar creepers and plants can be seen along other roads and …

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10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad

8 months ago

10% heavier rainfall led to disaster in Wayanad

NEW DELHI: The catastrophic landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on July 30 were caused by climate change, says a new analysis by World Weather Attribution. It says the shift in weather …

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Mangrove restoration in T.N. makes a small but steady progress

8 months, 1 week ago

Mangrove restoration in T.N. makes a small but steady progress

A week after the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem, celebrated every year on July 26, a delightful development occurred at Kattur village in Tiruvallur. Reduced tidal …

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I’ll show you who’s boss: Mother Nature

8 months, 1 week ago

I’ll show you who’s boss: Mother Nature

The natural disaster was not just an isolated event, but a stark reminder of the fragile balance between human development and the environment. Dr. Madhav Gadgil, an ecologist and the …

Deccan Chronicle

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Kerala’s Wayanad Landslide: Wayanad disaster man-made, says Madhav Gadgil, blames Kerala government for ignoring ecological recommendations

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala’s Wayanad Landslide: Wayanad disaster man-made, says Madhav Gadgil, blames Kerala government for ignoring ecological recommendations

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who was the chairman of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel, has termed the disaster in Wayanad a man-made tragedy, attributing it to the Kerala government’s failure …

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Forest cover replaced by plantation crops may have contributed to Wayanad tragedy

8 months, 2 weeks ago

Forest cover replaced by plantation crops may have contributed to Wayanad tragedy

The absence of forest cover and large trees replaced by plantation crops may have exacerbated the impact of continuous rainfall that triggered landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad on Tuesday and left …

Hindustan Times

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Kerala rains: Cloudburst-like heavy rainfall pummels Kochi

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Kerala rains: Cloudburst-like heavy rainfall pummels Kochi

Normal life was brought to its knees by a spell of heavy, incessant rain akin to a cloudburst accompanied by strong winds that lasted a couple of hours in Kochi …

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Cloud burst in Kochi, conditions favourable for monsoon onset

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cloud burst in Kochi, conditions favourable for monsoon onset

KOCHI: Heavy rain lashed south and central Kerala inundating low lying areas on Tuesday morning. Heavy rain caused water logging and traffic snarl ups at Edappally, Kakkanad, Infopark, Sahodaran Ayyappan …

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Half of world's mangroves under threat, says conservation group

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Half of world's mangroves under threat, says conservation group

Half of the world's mangrove ecosystems are at risk of collapse as a result of human activity, rising sea levels and extreme weather, according to the latest survey by an …

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Mangroves protect communities from storms. Half are at risk of collapse, report finds

10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mangroves protect communities from storms. Half are at risk of collapse, report finds

Mangroves protect communities from storms. Half are at risk of collapse, report finds Enlarge this image toggle caption Sia Kambou/AFP via Getty Images Sia Kambou/AFP via Getty Images Half of …

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Fresh satellite-based survey of mangroves in Maharashtra to assess destruction

11 months, 3 weeks ago

Fresh satellite-based survey of mangroves in Maharashtra to assess destruction

NAVI MUMBAI: In a significant development, the Maharashtra Mangrove Cell has asked the Maharashtra Remote Sensing Application Centre to conduct a fresh satellite-based survey of the sea forests along the …

Hindustan Times

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Four acres of mangroves lie dead by Sion-Panvel Highway

1 year ago

Four acres of mangroves lie dead by Sion-Panvel Highway

MUMBAI: Three massive patches of mangroves in Mankhurd near the Vashi creek, totalling four acres, which were once thriving, now lie dead and shrivelled up. We carried out a site …

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Have you met the freshwater mangrove tree at May Day Park?

1 year, 1 month ago

Have you met the freshwater mangrove tree at May Day Park?

In the south-eastern corner of May Day Park in Chintadripet stands a barringtonia acutangula tree with gnarled branches and a striking buttress. In that avian environment, the barringtonia acutangula trees …

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A freshwater mangrove tree lives on at a popular park near Cooum river in Chennai underlining the area’s natural history

1 year, 1 month ago

A freshwater mangrove tree lives on at a popular park near Cooum river in Chennai underlining the area’s natural history

In the south-eastern corner of May Day Park in Chintadripet stands a barringtonia acutangula tree with gnarled branches and a striking buttress. It is a freshwater mangrove tree, one visitors …

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The swampy nature reserve where Xielo Maruziva, 2, vanished without a trace

1 year, 1 month ago

The swampy nature reserve where Xielo Maruziva, 2, vanished without a trace

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Is there a change in the water dynamics at Perumbakkam wetland?

1 year, 2 months ago

Is there a change in the water dynamics at Perumbakkam wetland?

The flow dynamics at the Perumbakkam wetland seem to have changed. The Perumbakkam wetland is a major component in a combination of natural and man-made system that carries rainwater through …

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Revisiting Kerala’s 2018 ‘flood of the century’

1 year, 7 months ago

Revisiting Kerala’s 2018 ‘flood of the century’

On August 15, 2018, 40-year-old Jijo Abraham was across the Indian Ocean in Muscat, but his eyes were glued to visuals from Kerala. Five years later, Jijo’s two-storey home, white …

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Palmyra trees wither at the backdrop of drought in Thoothukudi

1 year, 7 months ago

Palmyra trees wither at the backdrop of drought in Thoothukudi

THOOTHUKUDI: Several hundreds of palmyra trees have been withering due to the prevalent drought across the Thoothukudi district. Palmyra trees are usually adaptive to all kinds of landscapes like coastal …

New Indian Express

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Have you been to Chennai’s Tholkappia Poonga? Meet the ecologist behind it

1 year, 7 months ago

Have you been to Chennai’s Tholkappia Poonga? Meet the ecologist behind it

A welcome oasis of green, far removed from the metropolis’ daily hustle, in the happy company of pelicans and mangroves: This is how Chennai would describe Adyar’s own Tholkappiya Poonga; …

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Rain brings parts of Kerala to a halt, Intensity of rain likely to abate from July 7

1 year, 9 months ago

Rain brings parts of Kerala to a halt, Intensity of rain likely to abate from July 7

Heavy rain brought parts of Kerala to a halt for the fourth consecutive day with an reinvigorated southwest monsoon continuing to batter central and north Kerala on Thursday, triggering minor …

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AP PHOTOS: In Sri Lanka, fishers suffer as sea erosion destroys homes and beaches

1 year, 9 months ago

AP PHOTOS: In Sri Lanka, fishers suffer as sea erosion destroys homes and beaches

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Enhance mangrove coverage for environment protection, says Shobha Karandlaje

1 year, 10 months ago

Enhance mangrove coverage for environment protection, says Shobha Karandlaje

Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Development Shobha Karandlaje on Monday, June 5, said there was a need to enhance the coverage of mangroves across the coastline along …

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Concerted efforts under way to reverse mangrove forest depletion in Ramnad

1 year, 11 months ago

Concerted efforts under way to reverse mangrove forest depletion in Ramnad

RAMANATHAPURAM: With the massive mangrove stretch spread over the district's coastal stretch shrinking over the recent decades owing to human intervention and climate change, the forest department has been taking …

New Indian Express

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‘Mangrove Man’ in Kerala fights to salvage sinking shores

1 year, 11 months ago

‘Mangrove Man’ in Kerala fights to salvage sinking shores

On the receding shorelines of low-lying Vypin island off Kerala’s coast, T.P. Sea level rise and severe tidal floods have forced many families in Mr. Murukesan’s neighbourhood to relocate to …

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‘Mangrove Man’ in India fights to salvage sinking shores

1 year, 11 months ago

‘Mangrove Man’ in India fights to salvage sinking shores

VYPIN ISLAND, India — On the receding shorelines of low-lying Vypin Island off India’s western coast, T. P. Murukesan fixed his eyes on the white paint peeling off the damp …

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In India, mangrove trees make way for booming city of Kochi

2 years ago

In India, mangrove trees make way for booming city of Kochi

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Explained | Why have mangroves got a Budget push?

2 years, 2 months ago

Explained | Why have mangroves got a Budget push?

The story so far: The Union Budget for 2023-24 announced an initiative for mangrove plantation along the coastline and on salt pan lands, under MISHTI. The ‘State of World Mangroves …

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Reclaiming degraded land key for urban revival

2 years, 3 months ago

Reclaiming degraded land key for urban revival

Climate crisis and sustainability loom large in global debate and discussion, with the global south and north divided on the causation and correlation of the challenge. The land erosion in …

Hindustan Times

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Under Threat from Climate Change, India Steps Up to Protect Vulnerable Mangroves Cover With G20 Fillip

2 years, 4 months ago

Under Threat from Climate Change, India Steps Up to Protect Vulnerable Mangroves Cover With G20 Fillip

As India joins the global Mangrove Alliance for Climate, the focus has once again shifted to conserving one of the most vulnerable coastal species that is facing the increasing threat …

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Explained | How mangroves help in averting climate change risks

2 years, 5 months ago

Explained | How mangroves help in averting climate change risks

The story so far: India joined the Mangrove Alliance for Climate on Monday, launched on the sidelines of the ongoing United Nations Climate Summit in Egypt. The 2022 State of …

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