Preventing floods
Photo: Firoz Gazi/ Driknews
Almost every year, most parts of the country are being inundated after a sporadic or spasmodic cloudburst for some time during the rainy season. And the consequences are well known. But is it indefensible? If the government tries its best, it can certainly mitigate inundation of the regions, urban as well as rural, at least in part. What should be done? If the big rivers, which are very shallow, and thus enhance the chances of flooding, are dredged properly and on a regular basis during the dry season, then the rivers would not become so turgid as they are now. We can get two-way benefit. Thus, the government should immediately initiate action-plans and implement those for the greater benefit of our people, especially the destitute who are mostly affected by this natural calamity almost every year.
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