Why are Puducherry’s beaches fast disappearing? – Eco India | Scroll.in | DW (11-30-2024)

"Lady and couple watching waves" Puducherry, India (by Kate Fisher, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr).
"Lady and couple watching waves" Puducherry, India (by Kate Fisher, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 via Flickr).

Excerpt:
Coastal erosion is reshaping India’s shores, threatening fishing villages and bustling tourist hubs like Puducherry. And what makes it worse – much of the erosion is manmade. Is there a way to reverse the damage?

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