Why are some islands in India sinking? | The Hindu

India has a fragile network of over 1,382 islands. However, several of these islands are under threat due to unseasonal cyclonic storms, sea erosion and new development projects. One such island in Lakshadweep has entirely disappeared from the map.

Environmental researchers are pushing for urgent measures to be taken to preserve these sinking islands. They say planting mangroves and creating other physical barriers around these areas can make a difference.

Here's a look at islands across the country that are under threat.

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Reporting: S. Anandan, B. Aravind Kumar, Shiv Sahay Singh, Rahul Karmakar, Navamy Sudhish

Voiceover & Production: Abhinaya Sriram

Photos & Videos: Ritu Raj Konwar, C. Sureshkumar, Debabish Bhaduri, N Rajesh, Getty Images

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