Cyclone Remal: 2cr trees on Patuakhali, Barguna forest land destroyed

Cyclone Remal destroyed around 2 crore trees and plants across 27,300 hectares of forest land in Patuakhali and Barguna, causing a financial loss of over Tk 11 crore, according to the forest department. The affected areas include reserve forests and nurseries. Local residents acknowledged the crucial role these forests play in protecting them from natural calamities like cyclones and floods. Authorities plan to initiate reforestation efforts to mitigate the damage caused by the cyclone.