Ravaged by Cyclone Remal, the Sundarbans, guardian of the coast, faces extensive damage. As infrastructures lay shattered and wildlife casualties rise, the aftermath of the storm leaves a profound impact on this vital ecosystem. Here's the latest report on the devastation within the renowned mangrove forests.

Sundarbans protect the coast.  The Sundarbans were damaged by Cyclone Remal.  Even though the storm has passed, the scars remain in the Sundarbans.  Forest department's jetty, misty water pond and other infrastructures have been damaged.  40 dead bodies of wild animals have been recovered till Tuesday night.  These dead bodies were scattered in different parts of the forest.  Many trees were uprooted.
 
In the picture, a deer lies fallen in the Sundarbans, struck by the impact of Cyclone Remal. Photo By: A H Sumon
 
AKM Iqbal Hossain Chowdhury, Assistant Conservator of Forests of Sundarban Satkhira Range, said, "We were already cautious about Remal."  Due to which there was no harm to people.  However, there has been some damage to the infrastructure.  Sundarbans continues to protect us as a mother.  
 
The storm caused some damage.  The roads to the sanctuary camps including Bunia, Kachikata and others have been broken.  The pond has sunk, the banks have broken.  Several camps suffered infrastructure damage.He also said that due to the impact of Cyclone Rimal, the tidal water increased by 5 to 7 feet.  As a result, 3 deer were rescued from Burigoalini, Gabura, Chunkuri areas that floated in the locality.  Later the deer were released in Kalagachi of Satkhira range.
 
The image depicts the scene of a Forest Department building being demolished in the Sundarbans due to the impact of Cyclone Remal. Photo By: A H Sumon
 
Howladar Azad Kabir, in-charge of Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Center, said that the wooden poles for the tourist traffic were damaged by Cyclone Remal.  Many trees were broken.
 
Abu Nasser Mohsin Hossain, Divisional Forest Officer of Sundarban West Forest Division said, the Sundarbans has suffered a lot due to Cyclone Remal.  Forest department jetty, misty water pond damaged.Kazi Mohammad Nurul Karim, Divisional Forest Officer of East Sundarban Forest Division, said that several places in Sundarbans have been severely damaged due to the impact of Cyclone Remal.  
 
Tin sheds of Patharghata station of Dublar Char, Sheller Char, Kachikhali, Katka, Sharankhola and Barguna districts of Eastern Forest Division were blown away.  The wooden jetty at Cuttack Center was washed away.  The ponds that used to be fresh water for forest workers, fishermen, herders and wildlife have been flooded with salt water.  
 
The image shows the Forest Department jetty in the Sundarbans being damaged by the impact of Cyclone Remal. Photo By: A H Sumon
 
The pond of fresh water in Cuttack of Sundarbans has disappeared into the ocean.  Our wireless communication system is down in many places.  The small trawlers we had in various camps were damaged by the tide.  A lot of wood was washed away.  Due to the strong wind, the trees and bushes of the forest were broken.  Several wildlife deaths have also been reported.
 
Khulna Conservator of Forests Mihir Kumar Do said that 39 dead deer and one dead wild boar were recovered till Tuesday night.  Hundreds of misty water ponds have been submerged in salt water.  More than 70 jetties were damaged.  Besides, 17 deer were rescued alive.  Initially, the forest department in Sundarbans suffered a loss of Tk 6 crore 27 lakh.

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