Watch | What Cyclone Gabrielle did to New Zealand

[ad_1] Watch | What Cyclone Gabrielle did to New Zealand On February 12th, Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand, causing widespread flooding and leaving thousands of people without power. This powerful storm swept away the country’s North Island, and claimed the lives of at least five people. Cyclone Gabrielle was the most damaging storm to hit […]

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Explained | Why are the fisherfolk demanding to stop the construction of Vizhinjam port project

[ad_1] Why have the fisherfolk living in and around Vizhinjam laid siege to the international port project? Is the port construction causing increased sea erosion in the area? Why have the fisherfolk living in and around Vizhinjam laid siege to the international port project? Is the port construction causing increased sea erosion in the area? […]

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Climate vagaries to blame for coastal erosion: studies

[ad_1] Most studies held prior to the port works and after point to climate change induced cyclonic systems and unscientific structures built to check sea erosion as the major reasons for the aggravated sea erosion. But fishermen, citing the works for the worsening situation, has called for a scientific study after stopping construction to assess […]

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