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Sign in to searchKerala Declares Tidal Flooding as State-Specific Disaster
The decision by Kerala to classify tidal flooding as a “state-specific disaster” marks a significant policy innovation in climate adaptation. Tidal flooding, also known as “sunny day flooding,” occurs without rainfall, driven by rising sea levels and high tides that inundate low-lying coastal areas through backwaters and estuaries.
Historically, India’s disaster management framework under the Disas
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Kerala declares tidal flooding a state-specific disaster, enabling SDRF compensation. Learn how sunny day flooding impacts coastal communities and disaster governance.
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