Coastal communities in Khulna and Satkhira face worsening salinization as sea-level rise and stronger storms push seawater inland, contaminating wells and farmland. After Cyclone Aila in 2009, embankment failures flooded fields and homes, forcing many to live on stilts or relocate. Residents now ration stored rainwater, travel long distances to fetch water, and rely on seasonal migration and aid to survive.
Rivers of Salt: The Daily Fight for Water on Bangladesh’s Climate Frontline
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