Vol. 10, Special Issue 9 (2021)

Author(s):
Green Sea K, Naresh Raj Keer, Raswin Geoffrey GK, Iyyapan T, Tamil Selvan R and Thriveni Kasukurthi N

Abstract:
Fishing is the source of survival for the people residing at coastal belt, but their life has sudden ups and downs due to climatic changes. Encounter of Tropical Cyclones is the prominent issue among issues faced by the fishers. This paper summarizes about the tropical cyclone (TCs), its structure and trend in comprehensive manner. It also focuses on summarizing the problems faced by fishers and TCs extensive impact on the livelihood of the fishers. Chronological study encompassing tropical cyclones and the problems faced by the fishers during the cyclone was made to find the impact of tropical cyclone on the fisher’s livelihood. The study reveals the list of issues faced by not only the fishers and their dependents also. Tropical cyclones almost ruin their lives and made them either to live in a hell like place even without proper drinking water and sanitation or to migrate. Authorities are suggested to take steps regarding generation of additional sources of income, arranging cooperative societies for financial supporting and having insurance for their boats. So that at least they can revive themselves form the mess.