Kerala declares tide flooding a State-specific disaster
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Why in news
Kerala declared 'coastal high-tide flooding/sea incursion' as a state-specific disaster, the first such designation in India, to facilitate financial assistance under SDRF norms.
Background
The declaration covers the 590 km coastline of Kerala. It aims to provide financial aid to approximately 10% of the state's population affected by spring tides, land use deficiencies, and siltation.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala's coastline length is 590 km
- BodySDRF: State Disaster Response Fund provides financial assistance for declared disasters
- PlaceKerala: First state in India to designate coastal high-tide flooding as a state-specific disaster
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of recognizing coastal high-tide flooding as a specific disaster and its implications for disaster management in coastal states.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Fiscal mechanism: Streamlining SDRF fund accessibility for non-traditional coastal hazards
- Environmental governance: Addressing land use deficiencies and siltation as drivers of sea incursion
- Climate adaptation: Balancing coastal infrastructure development with rising sea levels and spring tide impacts
Keywords: State Disaster Response Fund · Coastal Incursion · Climate Adaptation · Disaster Management · Siltation
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