Sea erosion reported in Hejmady, Padubidri, Kaup, Mulur and Mattu
Local officials in Udupi district are taking emergency measures to address sea erosion in several coastal areas. Simultaneously, authorities are preparing for the resumption of fishing activities following the annual fishing holiday.
Why it matters
Coastal erosion poses a significant threat to infrastructure and livelihoods in India's coastal districts, requiring urgent government intervention.
Sea erosion has been reported in Hejmady, Padubidri, Kaup, Mulur and Mattu areas of Udupi district.
On Sunday, Kapu MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty inspected the erosion-hit areas along with Udupi Deputy Commissioner T.K. Swaroopa.
Mr. Shetty instructed the Deputy Commissioner to release funds immediately from the Calamity Relief Fund to take up emergency preventive works.
Officials of the Ports and Inland Water Transport Department were present on the occasion.
Meanwhile, Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna visited Malpe fishing harbour on Saturday, to inspect preparations for fishing activities as the 61-day annual fishing holiday came to an end on Friday.
He instructed port officials to complete the new entrance gate project at the earliest and remove sand accumulated in the parking area to allow vehicles to be parked there.
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