Aravalli: City's Shield, Monsoon Maker, Wildlife Haven - Now Under Threat?

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News18•23-12-2025, 18:11
Aravalli: City's Shield, Monsoon Maker, Wildlife Haven - Now Under Threat?
- •Aravalli protects NCR cities from dust, pollution, heat, balances temperature, and recharges groundwater.
- •Ancient mountain range (2.5 billion years old) acts as North India's natural shield, preventing Thar Desert expansion.
- •Crucial for monsoon, directing moisture-laden winds to bring rainfall to Delhi, Haryana, and Western UP.
- •Supports 50 million people across 4 states, providing air, water, land, and is a habitat for diverse wildlife.
- •New policy considering only hills over 100m as Aravalli threatens smaller hills, raising environmental concerns.
Why It Matters: Aravalli is vital for North India's environment, climate, and biodiversity, facing threats from new policies.
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