Section 144 imposed on coastal areas of Puducherry as cyclone ‘Michaung’ approaches
In order to prevent any loss of life or property, the district administration restricted the movement of all persons on the coastal areas.
In order to prevent any loss of life or property, the district administration restricted the movement of all persons on the coastal areas.
Much before climate change became a big issue, several studies had documented that nonmechanized traditional fishing communities were suffering a loss of livelihood due to the steady advance of mechanised and capital-intensive fishing.
Kerala’s coastal areas were put on high alert after intelligence reports said that terrorists affiliated to the Islamic State are on their way to Lakshadweep in boats from Sri Lanka.
The coast supports a wide variety of marine flora and fauna that coastal communities rely on for their livelihood. The degradation of these ecosystems leaves these areas susceptible to natural disasters that can have long term effects on the sustainability and growth of coastal communities.
