UNB, Dhaka :
Although salinity intrusion into coastal aquifers is increasing gradually due to sea-level rise trigged by global warming, groundwater data collection from wells installed in coastal districts have remained suspended for nearly two years due to lack of fund.
“We earlier established groundwater monitoring network installing wells in coastal districts under a
project. But, cannot collect data from these wells as the project in this regard is over, though it’s a continuous process,” Dr Anwar Zahid, a deputy director at the Directorate of Ground Water Hydrology, told UNB.
Although salinity intrusion into coastal aquifers is increasing gradually due to sea-level rise trigged by global warming, groundwater data collection from wells installed in coastal districts have remained suspended for nearly two years due to lack of fund.
“We earlier established groundwater monitoring network installing wells in coastal districts under a
project. But, cannot collect data from these wells as the project in this regard is over, though it’s a continuous process,” Dr Anwar Zahid, a deputy director at the Directorate of Ground Water Hydrology, told UNB.
