Abstract
Climate change poses existential threat on all forms of life on earth. Flood is one of the major fallout of it. Tropical humid zones experiences worst form of rain related disasters in the recent times. Kerala, a tropical humid state of India experienced one of the most destructive flood events of the century during August 2018. It had heavy impact on every sector including animal husbandry. Based on this event, a study was conducted to assess the impact of flood in 2018 on Livestock Farming System of Pariyaram Panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala. The entire Panchayat was delineated into affected and unaffected wards and detailed survey on faming system and socio economic profile of the flood affected area was conducted. Pre and post flood livestock system of the flood affected area differed significantly regarding herd strength, milk production and feeding pattern. Livelihood of farmers who were depending on the agriculture and livestock rearing for their survival suffered due to the event, suggesting need for better preparedness.
Highlights
Climate change poses existential threat on all forms of life on earth
Pariyaram Panchayat is located in Thrissur district which was affected by both flood and landslides due to its topographic pattern
The present study reveals the socio economic profile and livestock farming practices of flood affected farmers in Pariyaram Panchayat in Thrissur district of Kerala
Summary
Pariyaram panchayat is located at 10.3200oN, 76.3705oE in Thrissur district of Kerala near Chalakkudy taluk with 16.8 km area and with population of 31195 (2011 census). Out of 15 wards, Peelarmuzhi ward was not affected (control area) remaining 14 wards were affected at varying severity (study area) was selected for this study
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