1. The research conducted at the Central University of Kerala indicates a notable increase in monsoon rainfall in the Western Ghats over the past 800 years. This long-term analysis provides critical insights into the region’s climate patterns.
  2. The study links the increasing intensity of the monsoon to more frequent and extreme weather events, such as the severe landslides and floods experienced in Wayanad and Kodagu in Karnataka during 2018 and 2019.
  3. The findings emphasize the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness, sustainable land-use planning, and conservation efforts in the Western Ghats.