Devastating floods were occurring in an increasing number of urban areas because the old drainage systems could no longer handle the prolonged and unusual rainstorms brought on by weather changes. A “sponge town” version that combines the herbal flood control device with that of the city models was then proposed by several architects for city enhancement. Kochi is currently planning to transform itself into a sponge town that can effectively handle flood events, taking inspiration from this worldwide version.… Read more
Owing to CRZ breaches, a luxury resort in Kerala may be demolished.
A comparable incident has occurred less than a month after the Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished. The Supreme Court granted demolition orders for Kapico, a seven-star resort in Kerala, in 2020, but the procedure has only recently begun. The resort, valued over Rs 200 crore, would be suspended for breaking the State’s Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) guidelines. Continue reading to learn more!… Read more
