Klamath River Dam Removal Sees Salmon Return After Century-Long Absence

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The world's largest dam removal project, completed in October 2024 on California's Klamath River, has allowed salmon to return upstream for the first time in over a century, marking a historic ecological and cultural restoration led by the Yurok Tribe.

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The Southwest monsoon has covered all of India, advancing into Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab on Thursday, just one day after the normal date. The monsoon's progress, while covering the entire country, has resulted in a reduced overall deficit but significant deficits remain in 10 states, impacting Kharif crop sowing.

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