Kerala’s latest floods show state yet to internalise lessons from 2018 on ecological degradation and unsustainable land use
The article highlights that Kerala's recent floods indicate a persistent failure by the state to learn from previous disasters, such as the 2018 floods. It emphasizes the ongoing issues of ecological degradation and unsustainable land use practices as primary contributors to the recurring flood situation.
The article highlights that Kerala's recent floods indicate a persistent failure by the state to learn from previous disasters, such as the 2018 floods. It emphasizes the ongoing issues of ecological degradation and unsustainable land use practices as primary contributors to the recurring flood situation.
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GS Paper III - Environment & Ecology, Disaster Management
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