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Fires rage in several of the protected areas of Kerala including those near Munnar.
NASA's Earth Observing System Data and Information System have identified several fires during past 48 hours in Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. Fires have also been detected near the boundaries of Silent Valley National Park in Kerala and Bandipur National Park in Karnataka.
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Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar made a surprise visit to Vazhachal and Athirappally waterfalls on Wednesday.
The visit assist significance as the Centre is to decide shortly on clearance for the Athirappally Hydroelectric project.
Talking to the media, Mr. Javadekar demanded that Chief Minister Oommen Chandy should resign in view of allegations against him.
