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The Karnataka government has constituted a 'forests and western ghats encroachment clearance task force' to clear illegal resorts, home stays and all forest encroachments in the entire ghat regions of the state, including the western ghats, which covers 10 districts.

Western Ghats encroachment task force set up

August 4, 2024, 06:57 PM - 2 min read

The Karnataka government has constituted a 'forests and western ghats encroachment clearance task force' to clear illegal resorts, home stays and all forest encroachments in the entire ghat regions of the state, including the western ghats, which covers 10 districts.

Kerala landslides underscore Western Ghats preservation

August 4, 2024, 10:17 AM - 2 min read

This is not the first disaster to strike the region. In 2019, a major landslide in Puthumala, just a few kilometres away, claimed 17 lives, damaged property, and rendered the land largely uncultivable.

A breathtaking view of the serene and lush Western Ghats, rich in biodiversity and natural beauty.

Western Ghats gets 'ecologically sensitive' tag

August 3, 2024, 07:19 AM - 2 min read

The move comes on the heels of a devastating series of landslides that claimed over 300 lives in Wayanad.

Heavy Rains Predicted in Western Ghats Disrupt Tourism.

Forest dept warns tourists of Western Ghats rains

June 28, 2024, 06:03 PM - 2 min read

The Western Ghats are bracing for heavy rains as the southwest monsoon intensifies, prompting the Tamil Nadu forest department to issue a tourist advisory for the Mancholai area until further notice. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted prolonged heavy rainfall across the Western Ghats in the coming days.