Assessing Climatic Vulnerability and its Effects on Coastal Rural Communities in Ganjam District, Odisha
Abstract: India has a coastline stretching around 7,516 km, of which approximately 5,400 km lies along the mainland. Thirteen coastal states and Union Territories (UTs) in the country are exposed to various climatic vulnerabilities. Among them, four states - Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal- are particularly prone to severe cyclones. The Bay of Bengal is known as one of the most cyclone-prone regions in the world. Odisha stands out as one of India?s most climate-vulnerable states. Recurrent natural disasters significantly disrupt livelihoods and reduce the income levels of its people. Poor communities, largely dependent on climate-sensitive sectors such as agriculture, forestry, and fisheries, have limited capacity to adapt to the negative impacts of climate change. These adverse effects often lead to the loss of lives, livelihoods, assets, and infrastructure.
Keywords: Climate, vulnerability, coastal region, cyclone, livelihood
How to Cite?: Dr. Manju Prava Das, "Assessing Climatic Vulnerability and its Effects on Coastal Rural Communities in Ganjam District, Odisha", Volume 14 Issue 12, December 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1929-1931, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251222230037, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251222230037