Silvester D’Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (EP)

Kundapur, Jun 16: Sea erosion has worsened in Gangolli, putting more than 70 houses in Belikere under Gangolli gram panchayat in grave danger. The sea erosion started a week ago and the sea waves have been lashing inwards during the last three days creating fear among the residents in the area.

The giant waves had been beating the shore much before the onset of monsoons and since Saturday June 14, they increased in intensity. The situation has turned scary as the waves are lashing further inwards.

The locals say that sea erosion has not been so severe in the last 25 years. The waves have been lashing at the houses of Sumitra and Jayanti and the family is unable to sleep in the night out of fear.

The sea is steadily swallowing up a portion of the land. As there are signs of the sea becoming more vigorous and dangerous, there is an atmosphere of fear and anxiety among the residents.

Mahesh Poojary, a resident, said that a permanent breakwater is the only solution and urged the officials concerned to act. Another resident Renuka said that they are scared of monsoons and the waves that rise. "There has been no solution to the problem. There are only promises during elections and no implementation later on," she lamented.