Shrimp farmers in Bangladesh suffer huge losses due to extreme heat and prolonged drought
Frozen Common Shrimp & Prawn
Seafood
Bangladesh
Published Jun 7, 2023
Tridge summary
The deepening of the Miricchap River has also created problems for farmers, causing water shortages in their ponds. Abdul Bari, another shrimp farmer and trader, reported that 70-80 percent of his shrimp died from abnormal temperatures when they were still young. The losses incurred by farmers such as Das and Bari had a significant impact on the overall shrimp production in the area.
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Abul Kalam Babla, secretary general of the Sathira Area Shrimp Producers Association, said approximately 40 percent of all shrimp died during the heat wave, resulting in losses of more than $1.8 million. In addition, the Water Resources Authority has dredged the river and created temporary dams to prevent water runoff. As a result, farmers cannot maintain proper water levels, exacerbating the problem caused by the heat ...
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