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INDIA’S SLUMS IN FLOODPLAINS: A LOOMING CLIMATE CRISIS Syllabus: GS-3: ● Climate change and associated issues GS-2: ● Poverty and vulnerable section of society Why in the News? A new study published in Nature Cities reveals that India has the world’s highest number of slum-dwellers—over 158 million—residing in flood-prone areas, particularly in the Ganga delta. …
Read MorePolavaram Project: Developmental Leap or Ecological Gamble? The Government of Andhra Pradesh has officially floated tenders to expedite one of India’s most ambitious interlinking of rivers initiatives—the Godavari-Krishna river linking project, formally known as the Polavaram irrigation project. This project on Godavari river, estimated at ₹81,900 crore, is designed to channel surplus floodwaters from the …
Read MoreWhy in the news? DDA defies NGT guidelines, continues construction on Yamuna floodplain, risking environmental damage. source:toi About the Violation of Guidelines: Despite severe floods in Delhi last year, Delhi Development Authority (DDA) continues construction on Yamuna floodplain, defying 2015 National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines. NGT guidelines prohibit permanent constructions on the floodplain, which reduce …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) risks in Uttarakhand prompt expert teams’ assessment amid climate change concerns. source:IE What is Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) ? GLOF is an outburst flood occurring when water dammed by a glacier or moraine is released. Types of Glacial Lakes: Marginal Lake: Dammed by the front …
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