Coastal Erosion
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Along India’s eastern shore, coastal erosion is forcing people to abandon their homes
While some living in vulnerable areas voluntarily moved as tidal waves hit their homes, others were resettled by the government.
Manish Kumar
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The geotextile tubes built in Andhra and Odisha to prevent coastal erosion are lying in tatters
Increasingly frequent and intense cyclones and storms, spurred by climate change, have called into question the long-term effectiveness of the structures.
Rishika Pardikar, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s eastern coast is eroding rapidly and some villages have already been engulfed by the sea
Apart from recurring cyclones, human-made structures such as dams and ports have aggravated coastal erosion, say experts.
Manish Kumar
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Despite the advancing sea, Odisha’s coastal erosion refugees keep returning to their old homes
Though the state has resettled villagers from coastal erosion prone area in Kendrapara district, there are no livelihood opportunities there.
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