Recently, Kerala government declared tidal flooding as a state specific disaster.
About Tidal Flooding:
Tidal flooding, also known as sunny day flooding, king tide flooding, and nuisance flooding, is the temporary flooding of low-lying areas near a coast.
Causes: It occurs through the combination of winds, offshore storms, and full moon cycles during high tide events such as full moons and new moons.
Unlike cyclone-induced storm surges, tidal flooding happens twice in a day and is more severe during full or new moons.
Impact on Kerala Coast: It is a common phenomenon along Kerala’s coastline, where the Arabian Sea level temporarily rises above an identified threshold for a brief period, inundating low-lying coastal areas.
Kerala Government’s decision:
Kerala government declared financial assistance, similar to that provided to victims of natural disasters under State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF), to victims of floods caused by tidal rise.
This is the first time in the country that a State has declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster.
Other State-specific disasters in Kerala: Coastal erosion, lightning, strong winds, soil piping, heatwave/sunstroke/sunburn, and human-wildlife conflict as State-specific disasters.
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