Why fishers in Kerala ignore dire warnings and venture into sea
For many fisher families, heightened risk at sea remains secondary to the immediate threat of starvation on land. Government issues ‘stay-at-home’ directives in extreme weather conditions, but no minimum wages or guaranteed compensation is offered, leaving the fishers shorn of livelihood, say their union leaders
· 8/1/2026, 7:02:52 PM· 2 min read
For many fisher families, heightened risk at sea remains secondary to the immediate threat of starvation on land. Government issues ‘stay-at-home’ directives in extreme weather conditions, but no minimum wages or guaranteed compensation is offered, leaving the fishers shorn of livelihood, say their union leaders
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