The disaster that struck Meppadi in Wayanad in Kerala Tuesday following a series of massive landslides was waiting to happen, according to environmentalists.
According to award-winning photo environmentalist NP Jayan, who stays in Wayanad, the fragile hilly regions have been destroyed over the years ignoring all red flags raised by experts. He points out that the local foliage like bamboos, various deep soil-holding trees that were typical of the region were destroyed in the name of development and tourism.
The biggest mistake was that the state government rejected the vital Gadgil Committee report on the Western Ghats that had warned of the fragile nature of the regions like Wayanad and had recommended immediate stoppage of all construction activities and restoration of foliage that were indigenous to the region, Jayan told FPJ.
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the {{IssueName}} edition of {{MagazineName}}.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Serious business this Australian summer
Cricket Australia has invited Indian business leaders to participate in the Men’s and Women’ cricket series
Shakib retires from T20Is
Says Kanpur Test will be his last if no farewell at home, announces Champions Trophy his final ODI outing
India will dearly miss Pujara in Australia series: Vihari
Hanuma feels the Saurashtra batsman was backbone of Indian batting on last two tours Down Under
25% quota in jobs says govt, rules out regularisation
The High Court had directed the School Education Department to take action according to rules
Many schemes to be shut in next budget, some may be merged
The shape of many projects will be completely changed in the state budget for 2025-26. Many schemes may be scrapped, and several may be merged together.
Finance Department approves recruitment for 362 judicial vacancies
Finance Department, Government of Chhattisgarh has approved new recruitment for vacant posts in the courts.
Police interrogate ex-CM Bhupesh son Chaitanya Baghel in Prof. assault case
Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, was questioned for approximately four hours at the Bhilai police station on Thursday in connection with a violent assault on a professor that occurred about 20 days ago.
Three-day Bhoramdev Butterfly Conference start today
Bhoramdev Butterfly Conference is being organized for the first time in Kabirdham district. It will start on September 27th from PG College Auditorium.
Second State Ranking TT Competition-2024
Second C'garh State Ranking Table Tennis Competition-2024 is being organized by Chhattisgarh Table Tennis Association (CTTA) in collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank from September 27 to 29, 2024 at Sapre Shala Table Tennis Hall, Budhapara, Raipur.
How long these Naxal atrocities continue...: Sharma
Chhattisgarh Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma extended a warm welcome to approximately 55 citizens from Bastar, victims of Maoist violence, at his residence office on Thursday.
