Fishermen seek reconstruction of sea wall in Nagapattinam villages
The Indian National Fishermen Union is advocating for the reconstruction of a damaged sea wall in Nagapattinam villages. The wall, initially built after the 2004 tsunami, has suffered further damage from Cyclone Gaja in 2018 and remains unrepaired. Despite assurances from government officials, no significant action has been taken to restore the sea wall, prompting the union to petition the Chief Minister.
- ▪The Indian National Fishermen Union has requested the reconstruction of a tsunami protection sea wall in Nagapattinam.
- ▪The sea wall was originally built after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to protect local fishing communities.
- ▪Damage from Cyclone Gaja in 2018 has left the wall unrepaired despite government assurances.
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The Indian National Fishermen Union has urged Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to take steps to reconstruct and strengthen the damaged tsunami protection sea wall along the coast of Keechankuppam, Akkaraipettai and Kallar villages in Nagapattinam district.In a petition submitted to the State government, union leader R.M.P. Rajendra Nattar said the coastal villages in Nagapattinam were among the worst affected during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. He recalled that several political leaders and officials had visited the region in the aftermath of the disaster and assured rehabilitation measures for the affected fishing communities.Mr.
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