A haunting scene unfolds: The aftermath of Cyclone Devastation in the Sundarbans reveals the toll on wildlife and infrastructure, painting a stark picture of loss and destruction.
In a devastating cyclone rampage, many deer have been killed in the Sundarbans. So far, the forest department has recovered 30 dead deer from just the Kotka area. The search continues throughout the forest, with authorities warning that the number of dead deer may increase. Additionally, 25 tiger traps have been damaged within the forest.
Mihir Kumar Das, the forest conservator of the Khulna region, stated on Monday (May 27th) that a continuous 20-hour cyclone and subsequent wildfires have caused extensive damage to the Sundarbans' ecosystem. Many deer have been killed, with 30 dead deer recovered so far from just the Kotka area.
The search for dead wildlife continues in the forest, with forest guards actively involved in the operation. There is a possibility of finding more dead animals during the search, as stated by the forest department. Furthermore, extensive damage has been inflicted upon the forest's vegetation. Various offices of the forest department have suffered losses, including watchtowers, tin sheds, windows-doors, solar panels, and infrastructure.
In this devastating storm, the forest department's jetty and pond have been submerged in the Bay of Bengal.
Twenty-five tiger traps, along with tin sheds and kitchens, have been swept away in Dubla, Kotka, Kochikhali, Bogi, and various other offices. The freshwater ponds inside the Sundarbans have also been contaminated due to waterlogging. Eighty freshwater sources in the Sundarbans have been submerged by 8 to 10 feet of water, causing distress to forest workers and wildlife alike.
The only breeding and tourism center in East Sundarbans, Karamjal, has suffered extensive damage in the storm. The responsible officer, Haoladar Azad Kabir, stated, "The cyclone has caused extensive damage to the wooden poles used for the movement of tourists here. Countless trees have been uprooted. However, it is currently impossible to ascertain the extent of damage to the entire Sundarbans."
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