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Study Finds 32% of Andhra Pradesh Coastline Facing Erosion
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Jul 2026, 03:07 PM
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A recent study by the National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) reveals that nearly one‑third of Andhra Pradesh’s 1,200‑km coastline is eroding, with Kakinada in West Godavari district highlighted as a major concern.
The National Centre for Coastal Research (NCCR) has released a study indicating that approximately 32% of Andhra Pradesh’s coastline is currently experiencing erosion.
The report, which focuses on the state’s 1,200‑kilometre stretch of shore, points out that the Kakinada region in West Godavari district is among the most affected areas.
Coastal erosion in this region threatens local infrastructure and the livelihoods of fishing communities that depend on the sea.
The findings highlight the urgent need for effective coastal management and protective measures to safeguard the state’s vulnerable shoreline.
The report, which focuses on the state’s 1,200‑kilometre stretch of shore, points out that the Kakinada region in West Godavari district is among the most affected areas.
Coastal erosion in this region threatens local infrastructure and the livelihoods of fishing communities that depend on the sea.
The findings highlight the urgent need for effective coastal management and protective measures to safeguard the state’s vulnerable shoreline.