The Villages That Outsmarted Floods With Nature, Not Concrete
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Eight Indian villages—from Sukhomajri in Haryana to Majuli in Assam—have reduced flood damage and erosion through nature-based solutions: check dams, mangrove restoration, watershed planning, and traditional water harvesting structures that slow rainwater runoff and strengthen natural water systems.
These are ongoing measures; continued effectiveness depends on maintenance and climate variability.
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