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'God's own country' is shrinking as surging sea, erosion sink shores

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 15 January 2025 ()
Kerala’s once idyllic beaches, such as Shankumugham, are now facing severe erosion due to rising sea levels and sand mining, threatening the homes and livelihoods of over 9.3 million coastal residents. Significant beach areas have vanished, and tourism-dependent businesses are struggling, necessitating urgent governmental intervention and an aggressive coastal management plan.
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