20% of MMR’s coastline highly susceptible to flooding: Study Priyanka Sahoo, Mumbai © Provided by Hindustan Times Researchers found that the coastline in the eastern suburbs, including Kurla, Deonar, Shivaji Nagar, Trombay Koliwada and the western section of the Thane creek, was very susceptible to flooding. (Kunal Patil/HT Photo) A stretch of 50.75km along the coast of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) is highly susceptible to flooding because of unsustainable development, finds a recent study on coastal vulnerability by a group of researchers from a cohort of institutes.
Unsustainable development along with changes in land use and land cover, combined with the destruction of mangroves, wetlands and water bodies between 1976 and 2015, have made the low-lying topography of MMR highly susceptible to sea level-induced flooding and coastal erosion, find researchers.
20% of MMR s coastline highly susceptible to flooding: Study
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Post National Day
Plenty of articles about independence, nationality et al. Most were disheartening. A bleak future is seen for this little Indian Ocean State. It is hoped India is not too piqued by the unilateral decision to not award them the Colombo Port’s East Terminal.
Cass makes mention of one article:
Celebrating ‘Independence’ Day again – hopefully last! By Prof Susirith Mendis in
the Mid Week Review of
The Island on Wednesday February 10. The Prof starts his argument not to celebrate independence from the British as it was only “self rule under the tutelage of the Queen of England” we received on February 4, 1948. He says we should instead, mark with celebration Republic Day on May 22. Cass’ brief rejoinder is that we do not now celebrate Independence day from the British but February 4 is celebrated and marked as