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Drone Alert Issued Around Amritsar Airport After Recent Flight Diversions

Authorities have issued a drone alert in the vicinity of Amritsar Airport following a series of recent flight diversions. The alert designates a three-kilometre radius around the airport as a Red Zone, with an extended five-kilometre area placed under Yellow Alert. The police advisory covers villages falling within these zones. The measures appear to be a direct response to the security concerns that prompted the earlier flight diversions.

North Carolina moves to restore peatlands damaged by failed farming drainage

North Carolina is undertaking a major ecological restoration project targeting ancient peatlands that were damaged by past agricultural practices. Decades of farming led to the construction of roughly 50 miles of drainage ditches, which lowered water levels and exposed peat to air. This exposure caused the peatlands to release stored carbon, undermining their role as vital carbon sinks. Scientists are now planning to reflood the land by blocking existing ditches to raise the water table and rehydrate the peat. The initiative aims to reverse long-term environmental damage and restore the carbon-storing capacity of these ecosystems.

Georgia's Roswell Area Park pond reopens after $3.1M restoration project

Roswell Area Park in Georgia has reopened a farm pond originally built in the 1950s following a $3.1 million restoration effort. The aging pond had suffered from long-standing leaks and sediment buildup over several decades. Restoration work included rebuilding the embankment, upgrading stormwater infrastructure, and clearing accumulated sediment. The project also restored a walking trail, planted 35 trees, and created new turtle habitat. The pond serves an important function by managing stormwater runoff from a 52-acre drainage area.