Maalhos, Kudarikilu face severe erosion, residents take action

Residents of Maalhos and Kudarikilu, Baa Atoll, on Monday, began a community-led effort to reinforce the coast of their respective islands due to severe land erosion.

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Residents of Maalhos, Baa Atoll, take part in the community initiative to curb the severe erosion taking place on the island. PHOTO: ABDULLA SHUJAU / TWITTER

Ahmed Aiham

2020-02-12 14:14:29

Residents of Maalhos and Kudarikilu, Baa Atoll, on Monday, began a community-led effort to reinforce the coast of their respective islands due to severe land erosion.

Entire communities, on both islands, are actively implementing mitigative measures by placing makeshift sandbags on the shore.

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