On the occasion of International Mangroves Day (July 26), Indian Forest Service officer Mr. Parveen Kaswan (2015-batch) took to social media platform X to highlight the critical role of mangrove forests in protecting coastal populations from natural disasters. Through a compelling post, Mr. Kaswan underscored how mangroves act as a natural defense mechanism against tsunamis, storm surges, and cyclones.
Mangroves are natures own disaster manager. Just 13 seconds to understand how it protects us from Tsunami, Cyclones & storms. Today is #MangrovesDay. pic.twitter.com/8T1G43id4o
— Parveen Kaswan, IFS (@ParveenKaswan) July 26, 2025
In his post, Mr. Kaswan wrote: “Mangroves are nature’s own disaster manager. Just 13 seconds to understand how it protects us from Tsunami, Cyclones & storms. Today is #MangrovesDay.” The brief but powerful message was accompanied by a visual demonstration showcasing a model simulating the way mangroves absorb and disperse the force of tidal waves and tsunami-like surges.
Mangroves, with their dense, interlaced root systems, form a mesh-like structure that serves as a buffer zone between the sea and coastal human settlements. This natural barrier helps in reducing the energy of incoming waves, thereby shielding the shorelines from erosion, flooding, and loss of life during seismic or extreme weather events.
Mr. Kaswan’s post serves as a timely reminder of the ecological importance of conserving and expanding mangrove forests, especially for communities living in vulnerable coastal regions.
