Udupi: Tenka Yermal under threat of sea erosion, trees washed away

Inchara Udupi
Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi

Udupi, Jul 24: Three areas around Tenka Yermal and a fisheries near Kadipatla Bengre are in a state of danger due to sea erosion.

As the sea waves are getting rough, it has become difficult to even walk on the fisheries road which runs parallel to the shore. Meanwhile, more than 20 coconut trees belonging to Gangadhar Suvarna have been washed away. Leela Karkera has lost 6 coconut trees and near Y Gangadar’s house, a part of the road has been damaged.

In Thottam Bobbaryakombu, more than 20 meters of the road has been eroded by the sea.

In Kadipatna Bengre too, near Balappa Gurikara house, the road is in danger. Near Amin Moolasthana, the waves have been lashing two to three houses, despite the fact that stones have been placed as a barrier against the sea.

Udupi tahsildar Abhijan who visited the spot instructed the revenue department to shift the residents of the area to safer places.

Mendon visit

Kaup former MLA Lalaji R Mendon on Tuesday July 23 visited the spot and conducted investigation. He spoke to district commissioner over phone and asked him to take immediate measures in the areas affected by sea erosion. UPCL's temporary breakwater which is the main reason for sea erosion should be opened soon, he said to the DC.

He was accompanied by Prakash Shetty Padabettu, Sumana Kishore, Sathish Salian, Sridar Bangera, Dhamiraj, Suresh Kanchan, Appi teacher, Sharada Poojary, Damodar Suvarna and others.