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Discuss some mitigation strategies to protect the coastal regions from effects of a cyclone. Or Suggest four mitigation strategies to reduce the risk of cyclones.

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Mitigation measures to protect coastal regions are : (a) Shelter belts along the coastline will mitigate the impact of cyclonic winds and waves. (b) Plant trees and increase vegetation cover along the coastline helps to reduce the destructive power and velocity of winds and water. (c) Houses should be built 250 metres away from the sea coast. They should be constructed on stilts or on earth mound. Buildings should be wind and water resistant. (d) Embankments to be made along the coastline, specially in the settlement areas. All elements holding the buildings needs to be properly anchored. Avoid large overhangs for roofs and projections should be tied down.