Chennai Faces Threat As Sea Level Rises

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First published in Sanctuary Asia, Vol. 30 No. 11, November 2010
 
The Napier bridge may be seen rising directly out of the sea, while the mouth of the river Cooum is pushed inland to open into the sea before the Napier Bridge. Island Grounds may cease to exist. This is a picture painted by environmental experts on the grim scenario that might confront Chennai if the sea level rises by one metre. Read the complete article here. 

Source: Times of India, Chennai
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