Recharge pits blamed for landslide in Talacauvery
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December 29, 2020 19:06 IST
Scientists from Geological Survey of India issue advisory against sinking new recharge pits in Brahmagiri hill range
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Scientists from Geological Survey of India issue advisory against sinking new recharge pits in Brahmagiri hill range
Experts from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have blamed recharge pits for landslides in Brahmagiri hill range in Kodagu in August this year.
A GSI team, which inspected the site of a major landslide at Gajagiri Hills in Talacauvery on Monday, advised against sinking more recharge pits and suggested closing all recharge pits meant for groundwater conservation in Brahmagiri Hills. More tree planting should take place in the hills as a measure to prevent landslides, the team said.