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After once fertile land for growing crops was flooded and damaged permanently after Cyclone Sidr and Cyclone Aila, many local residents adapted their skills to fishing and shrimp cultivation. Unfortunately, the increasing salination of once fresh-water sources threatening this profession as well, leaving many in extreme poverty.
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After once fertile land for growing crops was flooded and damaged permanently after Cyclone Sidr and Cyclone Aila, many local residents adapted their skills to fishing and shrimp cultivation. Unfortunately, the increasing salination of once fresh-water sources threatening this profession as well, leaving many in extreme poverty.