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Ghoramara island sinking exposes coastal policy gaps
short by / on Friday, 17 April, 2026
Ghoramara Island in the Sundarbans is rapidly eroding due to sea-level rise, cyclones, and sediment loss. As communities are displaced, gaps in India's coastal management and rehabilitation policies become evident. The crisis highlights the urgent need for climate-resilient planning and stronger institutional support for vulnerable coastal populations.
read more at India Water Portal