Coastal erosion washed away road, threatens hundreds of homes in Kasaragod in Kerala
Severe monsoon-driven sea erosion in Kasaragod, Kerala, has destroyed coastal roads and threatened hundreds of homes. Residents report that existing protective measures like seawalls and geobags have failed, leaving communities vulnerable to further inundation.
Why it matters
This highlights the escalating impact of climate change on coastal infrastructure and the urgent need for effective disaster mitigation strategies in vulnerable regions.
Severe sea erosion triggered by rough monsoon conditions has washed away the Cherangai-Kavungoli coastal road at Kavugoli in Mogral Puthur in Kasaragod district, leaving around 200 families cut off and without road access. The sea has advanced nearly 100 metres inland at Kavugoli, completely destroying the coastal road. Residents fear strong waves could inundate their homes at any moment as the erosion continues unabated.
Apart from Kavugoli, severe coastal erosion has been reported from Nellikunnu, Cherangai, Uduma, Pallikkara, and Musodi in Uppala. At Musodi, a house is on the verge of being swallowed by the sea. Protection measures, including geobags installed along vulnerable stretches, have been severely damaged or washed away. Several houses remain under threat while families living in the high-risk areas have already been shifted to safer locations.
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