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Lakshadweep could face major coastal erosion due to rising sea levels: study

Context: Environmental impact of climate change on sea-level rise in Lakshadweep Islands.  News: A group of scientists carried out a study to gauge the impact of climate change on sea-level rise in Lakshadweep islands.   What are the findings of the study?  Some key findings:  Sea levels around Lakshadweep are estimated to rise between 0.4 mm and 0.9 mm annually, causing coastal erosion in… Continue reading Lakshadweep could face major coastal erosion due to rising sea levels: study