Floods, cyclones and tsunamis in coastal regions cause devastation followed by extreme storm events and anticipated sea level rises. Across coastal area the vulnerability to climatic change and disasters is high. During high tide and monsoon floods, the mouth of the river is blocked and flooding becomes severe.

There is loss to properties and lives, drinking water, electricity supply and livelihood are affected. People continue to face problems even after the floods and cyclones subside. Local communities have been coping and adapting to such disasters over years. The lessons learnt by coastal communities on adaptation and livelihood resilience

in disaster risk reduction and post-disaster recovery processes over a period of years can help other communities to benefit from it. In participation with various stakeholders this if communicated to target audiences in a timely and usable manner, particularly those who are most vulnerable (gender, caste, economic class, age and physically challenged people), can reduce the risk due to sea water intrusion as well as disasters.

Disaster preparedness and adaptation to the impacts of climate change, sea water intrusion and disaster associated with likely long-term climate change can be an effective strategy for mitigating coastal disasters.