The recurring monsoon flooding in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru is a multifaceted issue, rooted primarily in urban planning deficiencies. Inadequate drainage systems are often cited as the immediate cause, but the underlying reasons are more complex and systemic. Encroachment and ConstrucRead more
The recurring monsoon flooding in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru is a multifaceted issue, rooted primarily in urban planning deficiencies. Inadequate drainage systems are often cited as the immediate cause, but the underlying reasons are more complex and systemic.
Encroachment and Construction: Due to illegal construction on river banks, waterways, and empty plots of land, the land’s ability to absorb water is highly diminished, which puts pressure on the sewage channels, which in turn clog up as they cannot handle the extra load.
Governance and Policy Implementation: As we already know, the government at the district level is very corrupt in India, and they have no intention of improving the old drainage system. Even if repairs are done, the work is shoddy, isn’t made to last a long time, and usually breaks down in a season or two due to rampant corruption.
Old citites: Cities and Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai are very old cities, where Delhi is the oldest as it was founded by Tomars in the early 8th century, while both Mumbai and Bengaluru are 15th and 16th century founded cities. These cities, due to their age and rapid population growth, didn’t get the time to upgrade their facilities with time, and population and old systems are still in place as it is very difficult to upgrade the sewage system without digging on a large scale, which brings the city to a halt.
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Kerala faces significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. The state’s hilly areas, like wayanad, are highly susceptible to landslides, especially during the monsoon season. The recent landslide in wayanad, one of the deadliest, caused major loss of life and injuries. Coastal areas are alRead more
Kerala faces significant environmental and socio-economic challenges. The state’s hilly areas, like wayanad, are highly susceptible to landslides, especially during the monsoon season. The recent landslide in wayanad, one of the deadliest, caused major loss of life and injuries. Coastal areas are also at risk due to rising sea levels and erosion. Kerala faces some tough socio-economic problems, including low human development indicators and a high population density. It’s challenging to balance development with protecting the environment. The state government has taken steps to address these issues. For example, the state action plan on climate change is meant to tackle climate problems, but it needs to be properly put into action to work effectively. The state also responds to calamities with effective rescue and relief activities, and expenditures in health and education have resulted in increased general well-being. However, issues remain. Despite warnings, some people continue to live in high-risk locations, demonstrating gaps in risk communication. Properly executing climate action strategies is critical to long-term success. The latest landslide emphasizes the critical necessity for preemptive actions to protect lives and mitigate environmental threats.
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