Coastal canals in Bangladesh

Coastal canals in Bangladesh: Coastal Bangladesh in the south is crisscrossed by many river tributaries and canals. The canals are recharged during high tides and become empty at low tides twice in a 24-hours cycle. Farmers use its water to irrigate their croplands during high tides. Such a situation happens during the dry season (Oct-March). While in summer (rainy season) such canals overflow and flood the adjacent areas including people's courtyards and orchards. Photo from Jhalakathi 29 March 2014.