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At the Global level climate change and natural disaster forced to displace around 30 million people from their shelters, of which natural disaster became the prime reason for this displacement. In India, around 13 million people died as result of adverse health condition resulting from poor living environment and this accounts one in fourth of total death reported at the world level. Climatic factors and poor environment contributes more than hundred diseases and injuries at world level. The current changes in climatic conditions have serious and multiple impacts on society, economy, and population, which are only recently being recognized. These changes result in increased needs for health services, prevention of climate related diseases, etc., and that is why the health experts are paying close attention to prevention of diseases related to climatic factors. Impact of climatic conditions on human health is not only set by the frequency and intensity of extreme meteorological and hydrological processes but also by the previous health condition and the anxiety with respect to possible disaster damages and consequences. Even though Kerala ranked one of the best states in India as per NITI Ayog's States Energy and Climate Index; it is highly susceptible to natural disasters like floods, land sliding etc. due to its geographical condition. This paper indicate a strong link between communicable disease burden of the state and community awareness and engagement in managing their health in adverse environmental changes, emphasizing the crucial role of education and awareness and active participation of the general public to mitigate and adapt adverse climatic changes.