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...
Perspectives on Coastal Research
The Indian coastline sustains unique habitats that are subjected to increasing anthropogenic stressors. The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR), engaged in addressing coastal concerns over thr...
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...
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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.