Myriad Challenges of the Coasts of India
Monitoring from space, aerial and in situ platforms in coastal regions will help develop models for interactions between ecological and anthropogenic processes, helping sustainable management of coast...
Our Fragile Coasts: Scientific Approaches and Solutions
The Indian coasts hold diverse geomorphological features—mudflats, rocky shores, cliffs, sandy beaches and deltaic reaches that shelter unique ecosystems. However, significant sections of the coastlin...
Need of Flood Warning System for Coastal Metropolis
Integrated Flood Warning System (IFLOWS) is an integrated GIS-based decision support system developed for Chennai and Mumbai that provides flood inundation scenarios and helps state governments to put...
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Extreme Rain Events in a Warming Environment
Extreme rainfall events have increased in the recent decades despite overall rainfall data showing a stable Indian monsoon, as precipitation from increasing heavy events is offset by decreasing modera...
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Extreme Rain Events in a Warming Environment
Extreme rainfall events have increased in the recent decades despite overall rainfall data showing a stable Indian monsoon, as precipitation from increasing heavy events is offset by decreasing moderate events. With reduced moderate events replenishing of soil moisture and recharging of ground water pose a serious concern.