KEY MESSAGES
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As reported by KIs and FGD The division of Koralai Pattu South observes human- elephant conflict (HEC), heavy rains with floods, and droughts as the main hazards impacting the communities.
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Damage to agricultural land and crops, along with the loss of livestock, endangers farming livelihoods, according to KIs and FGD participants. Similarly, reduced fish populations threaten fishing livelihoods. These factors decrease income, triggering food insecurity and poverty.
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According to reports from KIs and FGD participants, poor infrastructure such as damaged roads and the absence of appropriate drainage systems along with deforestation and sand mining contributes to experienced vulnerability. Low education and technical knowledge on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and livelihood resilience measures also aggravate vulnerability.
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The priority mitigation activity by respondents for HEC is constructing elephant fences. For floods, improving and maintaining drainage systems. To address droughts, constructing or repairing agricultural water facilities.