Mumbai's mangroves under threat as city pushes ahead with major infrastructure projects

Channel NewsAsia reports that a planned twenty-six kilometer coastal road in Mumbai could affect roughly forty-five thousand mangrove trees. These trees function as natural barriers against flooding and climate-related hazards. The project has sparked concerns about the environmental impact of the infrastructure expansion.

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