Digha's Green Algae: A Deadly Trap for Unsuspecting Tourists

South Bengal
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News18•10-01-2026, 07:13
Digha's Green Algae: A Deadly Trap for Unsuspecting Tourists
- •Digha's bathing ghats are covered in a slippery, dangerous green algae layer, mistaken for a 'green carpet' by tourists.
- •The algae, combined with hidden sharp shells, is causing serious injuries to tourists who slip and fall.
- •At least five tourists have been injured recently, with head, waist, hand, and foot injuries reported.
- •Increased tourist numbers after Jagannath Temple inauguration exacerbate the danger, overwhelming lifeguards.
- •Demands for administrative action, quick cleaning, and warning signs are growing to prevent major accidents.
Why It Matters: Slippery algae and sharp shells at Digha's beaches pose a severe injury risk to unaware tourists.
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