Coastal Erosion
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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.
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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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Coastal erosion ravages Kerala village and reignites debate over how to protect homes from the sea
Villagers want the state government to construct a breakwater but experts say any such structure will exacerbate the erosion.
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