Climate disasters are forcing farmers to migrate out of Odisha to make a living
Since 2019, cyclones and floods in the coastal state have taken a heavy toll on agriculture.
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Since 2019, cyclones and floods in the coastal state have taken a heavy toll on agriculture.
Nearly one-fifth of Odisha's geographical area is flood-prone, which makes the livelihood of 85% of its population, dependent on agriculture, precarious.
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