Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster
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Why in news
Kerala became the first state in India to declare tidal flooding as a State-specific disaster to address coastal inundation and infrastructure damage.
Background
Kerala declared tidal flooding a state-specific disaster due to its unique topography and coastal plains prone to sea incursion. The Disaster Management Act defines a disaster as any event adversely affecting a community resulting in loss of life, livelihood, or living conditions.
Facts for Prelims
- FactKerala is the first state in India to declare tidal flooding as a State-specific disaster
- BodyThe Disaster Management Act defines a disaster as an event causing loss of life, livelihood, or living conditions
- PlaceKerala's coastal plains are specifically identified as prone to sea incursion during high tides
For Mains
Q. Discuss the necessity of state-specific disaster declarations in India's federal disaster management framework, using Kerala's tidal flooding declaration as a case study.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional clarity: Defining state-specific disasters to streamline localized emergency response and funding
- Topographical vulnerability: Addressing unique coastal geomorphology and sea incursion risks in Kerala
- Policy integration: Aligning state-level disaster declarations with the overarching Disaster Management Act framework
Keywords: State-specific disaster · Tidal flooding · Coastal inundation · Disaster Management Act · Federalism · Climate adaptation
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