Impact of Climate Change on Farm Households in Odisha

Abstract

The issue of climate change impact on farm households is of prime importance. A study was conducted in Odisha to find out impact of climate change events on farm households in coastal and non-coastal district. Farm household of Balasore expressed highest hardship in managing cyclone followed by flood. In Khurda district highest hardship was felt in managing heat wave followed by cyclone. A remarkable dent in cropping productivity is seen during calamity years which are severe in Khurda district during heat waves and cyclone while Balasore district faces a dent during cyclone and flood.