Chellanam Seashore Erosion

Chellanam in Ernakulam district is the worst erosion-hit seashore region in Kerala.

Chellanam natives go on relay hunger strike over lapses in seawall project

October 02, 2023

Chellanam natives go on relay hunger strike over lapses in seawall project

In July, over 300 houses in the area were completely inundated as sea incursion intensified in the area.

August 30, 2021
Kerala govt announces Rs 344cr project to prevent Chellanam coastal erosion

Chellanam in Kerala’s Ernakulam district is the worst coastal erosion-affected area in Kerala. More than 15,000 people living on the 17.5km coastal stretch in Chellanam live under seashore erosion threat almost round the year.
August 22, 2021
To save Chellanam from coastal erosion, government should consider these proposals | Watch Video

What intrigues most is the failure of the successive governments to secure the lives and property of the people and formulate plans to ensure safety of the coast.
August 20, 2021
Why Chellanam residents are unhappy with government's rehabilitation plan? | Watch Video

People feel that the government’s relocation package is inadequate to buy land and build houses.
August 18, 2021
What Causes Coastal Erosion in Kerala's Chellanam? | Watch Video

Documentary and scientific evidence suggest that sea erosion in Chellanam intensified after the construction of Kochi Sea Port in 1926.
August 17, 2021
What’s Happening in Chellanam? | Video Series, Part -3

This is the third of a five-part text & video story series, exploring in depth the coastal erosion in Chellanam.
August 16, 2021
Hit hard by coastal erosion, Chellanam residents say enough is enough | Watch Video

More than 15,000 people living on the 17.5km coastal stretch in Chellanam live under seashore erosion threat almost round the year.

August 14, 2021
Broken Sea Walls and Promises Make Life Difficult in Chellanam | Watch Video

Chellanam in Ernakulam district is the worst erosion-hit seashore region in Kerala. This five-part text & video story series explores the issue in depth. Here is the first part.