Climate refugees in Odisha: Uprooted by the sea, left without livelihoods; families struggle to survive

Coastal communities in Odisha face a stark choice: safety inland or livelihoods lost to the encroaching sea. Relocated villagers struggle with earning a living, as traditional farming and fishing are no longer viable. India's eastern coastline, particularly vulnerable to erosion, sees villages and ecosystems threatened by rising sea levels and changing weather patterns.