Understanding Kallakkadal: Coastal Flooding Phenomenon in Kerala

Kallakkadal

Why in news? In recent days, Kerala’s coastal areas have witnessed a natural phenomenon known as Kallakkadal, resulting in the flooding of numerous houses and prompting authorities to open relief camps. What is Kallakkadal? Kallakkadal, a term derived from Malayalam, translates to “ocean that arrives as a thief.” It refers to coastal flooding during the … Read more