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Annual monsoon flooding in Varappuzha, Kerala, prompts protests due to authorities' failure to desilt the Periyar river, drastically reducing its depth and carrying capacity, impacting local communities and fish stocks.
Pambla Dam shutters opened after heavy rain; 500 cumecs released as a precaution, with residents advised caution.
A 19-year-old, Rojin, drowned in the Periyar River near Ayyappankovil while on an outing with friends.
Edayar industrial area's riverside walkway project faces delays due to encroachments on the Periyar River banks.
Central government counsel C Dinesh filed a memo placing the ministry’s order on record.
Periyar River rescue was successfully executed after three youths were stranded for eight hours due to rising water levels.
A Division Bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M B Snehalatha was hearing petitions on the issue.
Police and the PCB adopted the tough stand against the firm amidst a raging row over the recent mass death of fish in Periyar river.
The KUFOS report corroborates the PCB’s finding that low amount of dissolved oxygen caused the catastrophe.
In petitions filed by environmental activists and panels, it was alleged that the river is polluted due to the discharge of toxic effluents from industries and the Aluva market.
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