The Supreme Government has asked the Kerala government to respond to a claim that three crore cubic metres of clay, silt, and debris clog the beds of Kerala’s rivers, raising the water level to unsafe levels, particularly during the monsoon season. According to the petition, three crore metres of clay, silt, and debris obstruct the normal flow of rivers, causing floods.
A Bench led by Justice A.M. Khanwilkar has requested the State’s response to a petition filed by Sabu Steephen, who was represented by advocate V.K. Biju, seeking emergency measures to desilt the clogged rivers before the rains arrive. Mr. Biju claimed in Supreme court on Friday that the State had experienced floods in both 2018 and 2019. Hundreds of people had died, thousands had been injured, and lakhs had been displaced. According to the petition, the economic loss has yet to be determined.
The Remarks on the report
According to the report, the river Periyar alone has collected 1.83 crore cubic metres of silt and debris. Only 78,359.391 cubic metres of silt had been removed as of March 13 this year, out of a total of 3.01 million cubic metres. According to the plea, this amounts to a “minor and insignificant.25 percent.”
“In the 44 rivers of Kerala, an estimated total quantity of 3,01,48,879.46 cubic metres of clay, sand, silt, and trash has accumulated.” The petition claims that “such a large amount of collected garbage in rivers severely affects the natural flow of river water.”
“This is a strong evidence of the authorities’ recklessness and failure,” the petition stated. The matter will be heard on July 11 when the court reopens following the summer vacation.
It’s impact on Environment
It is critical to safeguard our environment.We are simply doing this for the sake of ourfuture. We would not be able to survive if the ecosystem did not remain healthy.
The buildup of dirt, slit, and clay will also endanger the wildlife in the area. Many people have perished as a result of flooding, and many species of biodiversity have lost their homes and have relocated to a new site where they are facing new challenges.
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