In the August 25,2014 issue ofThe Daily Star, there were articles about two places which are far apart. But both were chilling reminders that global warming is not just a theory. It is already here and having devastating effects.

In the back page, the article "Polar ice shrinking rapidly" states that the two largest ice sheets in Greenland and Antarctica, are melting and getting reduced in size at an astounding 120 cubic miles each year, clearly contributing to rising oceans. The other reports that (on page 13) tidal surges at the full moon in June and July of this year were much higher than usual and flooded 13 villages situated near rivers that are directly connected to the Bay of Bengal saline water. The brackish water entered tube wells, making them inoperative. Around 30,000 people have been affected and can no longer access drinking water from these tube wells. These incidents are directly related to climate change. The world should better sit up and take notice of this.

H. Imam

Gulshan, Dhaka