Kalapara Correspondent
Bay of Bengal has been showing signs of massive turbulence due to heavy rains for two days. Due to this, various establishments including the main beach of Kuakata are at risk due to the rough waves of the sea. These installations at the zero point of the beach are being damaged by every tidal wave. The main beach, including the forest surrounding the beach, is under threat.
Although efforts have been made to protect the main beach from erosion by dropping geo-bags, the beach is now being damaged by sand erosion due to rising tidal waters. Meanwhile, the Zhaubagan area on the east coast of Kuakata and the Lemburban area on the west coast have been affected. Due to the closure of Kuakata tourist spot in Lockdown due to the corona, the current dilapidated condition of the beach has been created due to heavy rains and erosion of the sea.
At least 10,000 acres of land in 12 unions of Kalapara have been submerged in 1.5 to 3 feet of water due to heavy rains for two consecutive days. Due to this, the farmers are worried about the aman crop. If the Aman paddy field is submerged in this way, the planted seeds of paddy arwill be totally damaged in seawater.
Meanwhile, water has entered fish farms and settlements in different areas of Kalapara due to continuous rains. The low-lying areas are submerged due to rising waters of Andharamanik, Rabnabad and Khaprabhanga rivers. Hundreds of families outside the embankment are in dire straits.
According to the Khepupara Meteorological Office in Kalapara, 26 mm of rain was recorded in Kalapara from 8 am on Tuesday to 12 noon on Wednesday.
Kalapara Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abu Hasnat Mohammad Shahidul Haque said Tk 6 lakh has already been given to local chairpersons in 12 unions of the upazila to help the unemployed and victims of Covid-19. He said that all kinds of assistance will be provided to the victims.
