Large scale Encroachment in Bhathapuza river

Large scale Encroachment Bhathapuza River is noticed by us in these days and it is very clear in satellite imageries. During our various field studies, the encroachment is found in Kalpathy, Chittur, & Gayathri rivers which are the tributaries of Bharathapuzha. Among them Chittur puzha is the main course of Bharathapuzha.

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