Labiba Nayeem Khan of DOT
[2] Due to the effects of Hurricane Yaas, ponds dug for animals and wildlife remain waterlogged, leaving potable saline water unfit for drinking. [3] According to physicians, long-term use of saltwater can lead to a wide range of complex diseases in wild animals.
[4] Meanwhile, a 6 or 7 feet high tidal wave flooded the Sundarbans for three days. Many animals including deer have lost their lives due to this storm and tidal wave. About half a hundred freshwater ponds dug for wildlife and wildlife are filled with saltwater. The animals are forced to drink this salty water now. As a result, there is a risk of contracting various diseases, report Ekattar TV, amadershomoy.com.