Temple in the Teetering Tides: India's Riverbank Erosion Crisis The Ganges, one of Hinduism's most sacred rivers, has witnessed another tragic incident the collapse of a centuries old temple into its waters.
The structure, built in 1954, succumbed to the relentless forces of erosion that have been eroding India's riverbanks for years.
Riverbank Erosion as a National Concern The Indian government has long acknowledged the threat posed by riverbank erosion but has struggled to implement effective measures to mitigate its effects.