Socio-Economic Vulnerability and Recovery After Cyclone Yaas: A Micro-Level Study on Coastal Communities of Purba Medinipur
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| author | Jana, Mintu ROY, TANIYA Bisai, Dipak |
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| contents | <p>Abstract <br>Coastal communities in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal are perpetually exposed to hydro<br>metrological hazards. Cyclone Yaas (May 2021) caused catastrophic damage, not only to the physical <br>landscape but also to the socio-economic fabric of the Shankarpur and Chandpur coastal tracts. This study <br>evaluates the multi-dimensional vulnerability (social, economic, and infrastructural) of the coastal <br>population and examines the nature of their recovery processes following the devastation caused by <br>Cyclone Yaas. A micro-level investigative approach was adopted, combining primary household surveys <br>and field observations. The study utilizes qualitative and quantitative data to assess damage to livelihoods <br>(primarily fishing and salt-pan farming), housing structures, and local resources. Vulnerability was <br>mapped by analyzing indicators such as income loss, displacement, and access to relief services. The <br>findings reveal that the local economy, heavily dependent on marine fisheries and tourism, faced a near<br>total collapse post-cyclone due to saline water inundation and structural damage. Small-scale fishers and <br>marginal farmers were identified as the most vulnerable groups with the lowest adaptive capacity. While <br>immediate relief provided a temporary safety net, the long-term recovery is hindered by repeated <br>embankment failures, loss of livestock, and a lack of diversified livelihood options. The study also <br>highlights a significant shift in the local socio-economic structure due to forced migration in the aftermath. <br>The research emphasizes that recovery is not merely about rebuilding infrastructure but requires a "Build <br>Back Better" approach. It suggests implementing community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) <br>strategies, providing climate-resilient housing, and creating alternative livelihood opportunities to enhance <br>the socio-economic resilience of the Purba Medinipur coast. </p> |
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| spellingShingle | Socio-Economic Vulnerability and Recovery After Cyclone Yaas: A Micro-Level Study on Coastal Communities of Purba Medinipur Jana, Mintu ROY, TANIYA Bisai, Dipak Cyclone Yaas, Socio-Economic Vulnerability, Livelihood Recovery, Coastal Communities, Purba Medinipur, Disaster Resilience. <p>Abstract <br>Coastal communities in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal are perpetually exposed to hydro<br>metrological hazards. Cyclone Yaas (May 2021) caused catastrophic damage, not only to the physical <br>landscape but also to the socio-economic fabric of the Shankarpur and Chandpur coastal tracts. This study <br>evaluates the multi-dimensional vulnerability (social, economic, and infrastructural) of the coastal <br>population and examines the nature of their recovery processes following the devastation caused by <br>Cyclone Yaas. A micro-level investigative approach was adopted, combining primary household surveys <br>and field observations. The study utilizes qualitative and quantitative data to assess damage to livelihoods <br>(primarily fishing and salt-pan farming), housing structures, and local resources. Vulnerability was <br>mapped by analyzing indicators such as income loss, displacement, and access to relief services. The <br>findings reveal that the local economy, heavily dependent on marine fisheries and tourism, faced a near<br>total collapse post-cyclone due to saline water inundation and structural damage. Small-scale fishers and <br>marginal farmers were identified as the most vulnerable groups with the lowest adaptive capacity. While <br>immediate relief provided a temporary safety net, the long-term recovery is hindered by repeated <br>embankment failures, loss of livestock, and a lack of diversified livelihood options. The study also <br>highlights a significant shift in the local socio-economic structure due to forced migration in the aftermath. <br>The research emphasizes that recovery is not merely about rebuilding infrastructure but requires a "Build <br>Back Better" approach. It suggests implementing community-based disaster risk reduction (CBDRR) <br>strategies, providing climate-resilient housing, and creating alternative livelihood opportunities to enhance <br>the socio-economic resilience of the Purba Medinipur coast. </p> |
| title | Socio-Economic Vulnerability and Recovery After Cyclone Yaas: A Micro-Level Study on Coastal Communities of Purba Medinipur |
| topic | Cyclone Yaas, Socio-Economic Vulnerability, Livelihood Recovery, Coastal Communities, Purba Medinipur, Disaster Resilience. |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18767791 |