Naria, Shariatpur Riverbank Erosion Briefing note 17 September 2018 As of 15 September 2018, between than 4,200 and 5,000 people of Naria Upazila have become homeless due to the erosion on the Padma river. There is severe erosion in at least 10 points covering 7 kilometers on the banks of the Padma in Shariatpur district including Naria Pourashava, Kedarpur Union, Moktarer Char Union, Nawa Para Union, Charatra Union and Gharisara union (BDNews24 10/09/2018). In addition to homes, all of the roads, bridges, culverts, and other critical infrastructure in the areas have submerged in the river. At least 200 businesses at Sadhur Bazar and 200 shops in the Wapda Bazar area have eroded into the river as well. On 7 August 2018, a large part of the Sadhur Bazar Launch Station collapsed around 2pm. The sudden erosion initially washed away 29 people. As of 15 August 2018, 19 people have been rescued, and one body has been discovered dead, but the rest were still missing (Dhaka Tribune 15/08/2018). Key priorities Humanitarian and operational constraints Shelter Over 4,000 people have lost homes Eroded roads are likely to make accessing affected people difficult and increase the time taken to reach affected areas. Limited information is available on further constraints to access. Health Due to the sudden onset nature of this particular erosion, the road situation may change rapidly during the time of planning. Govt. health facility eroded Food losses of crops, livelihoods Any question? Please contact our Start Fund Bangladesh analyst, Lamiya Mahpara Ahmed:
[email protected] / +88 018 8208 6237 Start Briefing Note: Riverbank Erosion Crisis impact Many people were unable to shift their houses and household items due to the sudden collapse of land in the river.