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Visual representation of towering convective clouds and heavy atmospheric moisture over the Kerala coastline.

Scientific Alert: Kerala Faces Rising Threats from Mesoscale Cloudbursts

Atmospheric researchers urge a shift toward localized disaster strategies as warming seas trigger intense, unpredictable rainfall. Kerala's geography and changing cloud structures now demand hyper-local monitoring and decentralized governance.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 40m ago

Rescue workers and debris in a landslide-affected village in the Western Ghats of Kerala.

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Deadly Terrain: Why Kerala’s Geography and High Population Density Fuel Landslide Risks

Record rainfall and unstable slopes have triggered a series of catastrophic landslides in Kerala, resulting in heavy casualties. Experts argue that while extreme weather acts as the spark, dense human settlement and specific land-use practices amplify the state's vulnerability.

By Project Chintan Newsroom · 2h ago