How to Protect Coastal Communities From Tide-Related Loss and Damage in Bangladesh

SHYAMNAGAR (Satkhira), Bangladesh, October 1 (IPS) – Villagers rush to the vulnerable spot of the embankment—early warning of the rising tide has alerted them. Together, they save the village from tidal flooding by repairing the vulnerable embankment, which is at risk from the impact of low pressure in July this year. The message is clear: early warnings of the rising tide save lives and property.

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