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Kallar Village on Edge: Sea Engulfs Homes, Fears Rise
16 Jan
Summary
- Sea erosion advancing over 150 feet inland, threatening homes.
- Over 100 fiber boats damaged, livelihood imperiled by waves.
- Freshwater sources turned brackish, impacting drinking water and farming.
Residents of Kallar village in Nagapattinam district are in a state of alarm as the sea aggressively encroaches upon their community. The coastline has eroded significantly, with seawater now advancing more than 150 feet inland, sparking fears of inundation and displacement among the 500-odd families residing there. Over 100 fiber fishing boats, crucial for the villagers' livelihood, have sustained damage as they are battered by strong waves.
The situation has exacerbated with freshwater sources turning brackish, impacting approximately 400 families and threatening local agriculture. Residents point to a decade-old seawall that covers only a portion of the coast, allowing water to breach unprotected stretches and flood the village. They are demanding an extension of stone bunds along at least 500 meters of the shore to curb further intrusion.
