9 coastal panchayats in Keralam equipped for UNSECO assessment as ‘tsunami-ready’
Nine coastal panchayats in Kerala have been prepared for a UNESCO assessment that will label them as ‘tsunami‑ready’. The status is granted after meeting defined criteria through a series of planned measures aimed at strengthening local capacity to withstand tsunami events. Authorities say the initiative enhances disaster preparedness along the state’s shoreline and improve community safety.