09/06/2026
📍Old Podampeta village
Podampeta is a coastal village in Ganjam district, Odisha, India, severely affected by coastal erosion and rising sea levels, earning it the label of a “ghost village.” Once home to hundreds, many houses are now ruined and submerged, forcing residents to relocate to areas like New Podampeta 1.
The village is a poignant example of the impacts of climate change, with villagers losing homes and livelihoods. In fact, it’s considered one of India’s most climate-vulnerable areas, with high rates of shoreline erosion 1.