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Why Floods in Kerala Are Becoming More Severe
Floods in Kerala are becoming increasingly intense as a result of the monsoonal rains and human actions like wetland destruction, siltation of rivers, siltation of dams, and urbanization. It is crucial that steps like wetland restoration, desiltation of rivers, regulation of land use, development of climate-proof infrastructure, and river basin management are undertaken to prevent floods.
When is Heavy Rainfall a Cloudburst, and When is It Not?
A cloudburst, according to the IMD, is a sudden heavy rainfall of 100 mm or more occurring within an hour in an area of 20 to 30 sq. km. Such phenomena are very common in the Himalayan region, which leads to flash floods and landslides.
Radio-Tagged White-Rumped Vulture Electrocuted in India
The electrocution of a radio-tagged captive-bred White-rumped Vulture in Mudumalai highlights the urgent need to make power infrastructure and habitats safer for the successful recovery of this critically endangered species.