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Experts warn poor sediment management threatens river ecosystems
short by / on Sunday, 21 June, 2026
Sediments are essential for maintaining river ecosystems, fertile floodplains, deltas, and coastal stability. However, dams, sand mining, and river engineering projects often disrupt natural sediment flows. Experts warn that poor sediment management can increase erosion, damage habitats, and weaken river resilience, making it a critical but often overlooked water governance challenge.
read more at India Water Portal