Faresmaathoda faces ‘irrevocable damage’ amid mining

2 weeks ago

The local council issued an urgent appeal on Sunday, warning of “irrevocable damage” to the environment as people continue to illegally mine sand and gravel from GDh. Faresmaathoda and surrounding uninhabited islands. In an announcement on Sunday, the council said it has noticed an increase in collection of sand and gravel from the island’s beaches, as well as soil from neighboring