Nirapada Mondal lives in Satjellia island and is one of the many people affected by sea level rise: "In my thirty years of experience I can tell you that the water level has increased in the river and creeks. All the riverbeds have become shallow. There have been many cyclones before, but with little damage and loss. However, cyclone Aila has ruined many people's homes and lives. The little which we owned, has been washed away in the flood. We have received no help so far".