<i>Still haunted by Sidr horror</i>
All of them had their sad stories of losing near and dear ones.
At the meeting arranged to commemorate the Sidr victims in the area, the survivors yesterday recalled the fateful night a year ago when the super cyclone wreaked havoc in the southern region.
The Sidr that ran at a speed of 240 to 260 km per hour accompanied by tidal surge left a trail of devastation in vast areas in southern districts as it claimed many human lives and destroyed cattle, crops and dwelling houses, said speakers at the meeting held at Tafalbari Collegiate School ground
The discussants, mostly Sidr survivors who lost their near and dear ones as well as their homes on November 15 night last year, were bemoaning the tragic death of their children, husbands and wives.
Sharankhola upazila nirbahi officer, chairmen of local union parishads, NGO officials and journalists visited the Sidr-affected areas where people are still struggling for survival with hope to get help for rehabilitation.
“It was a touching scene when I along with others visited graves of Sidr victims in Southkhali union,” said Sharankhola UNO Zahirul Islam who attended the programme as chief guest.
Terming measures so far taken for rehabilitation as inadequate, the UNO said 709 victims were buried at Southkhali while 63 others are still missing.
“I tried my best to save my wife Neharun Begum, 62, when she was being swept away by tidal surge. But in vain,” said Noor Ali, a fisherman hailing from Baluibunia, at the meeting. He recovered Neharun's body the following day.
Southkhali UP Chairman Anowar Hossain presided over the meeting.
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