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Introduction In this study we have studied the impacts of natural disaster yash on the development of PTSD in a rural hamlet of West Bengal. Objectives Correlation of natural calamity and trauma ie post traumatic stress disorder in exposed population. Methods Setting of the study was a relief camp operated for victims of climate change and natural disasters ie cyclone yash 2021.Tool for data collection - PCL 5 questionnaires, socio demographic pro forma, data was analyzed by using statistical SPSS. Results Analysis shows that there is statistical correlation between post traumatic stress disorder and subjects exposed to climate change events such as cyclone Yash. PCL-5 cut-off score between 31-33 is indicative. Conclusions Our study clearly demonstrates the impact of climate change and natural disasters on the development of post traumatic stress disorder in the study group. Disclosure of Interest None Declared