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Weather weary, Western Ghats need cover

Considering the rapidly changing climate that is affecting monsoon, a holistic approach is needed to conserve a biodiversity hotspot like the Western Ghats.

Om Prakash Singh

Posted on 06 Oct, 2017 05:43 AM

The Western Ghats in India is one of the many mega biodiversity regions in the world. Covering six states namely, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the Western Ghats has a wide range of vegetation and topographical features.

Western Ghats during the wet season. (Photo courtesy: Arne Huckelheim)

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