An assessment of coastal pollution was made on the basis of trace element concentrations (arsenic

Chhoti Gandak is a meandering river which originates in the terai area of the Ganga Plain and serves as a lifeline for the people of Deoria district, Uttar Pradesh. It travels a distance of about 250 km and drains into Ghaghara near Gothani, Siwan district of Bihar.

Extreme climate and weather events are increasingly being recognized as key aspects of climate change. Pre-monsoon season (March