The Hungry Tide: Part 2: Losses Summary & Analysis

When Piya and Fokir set off at 5:30 in the morning, the going is easy. The currents are in their favor, and Piya estimates they could be back to Garjontola in a few hours. However, before long, the winds start to turn and slow them to a snail's pace. The waves grow taller as well. When the boat lurches, Piya's backpack with her equipment and data logs almost flies out. Fokir helps her tie it to the covered part of the boat. Piya wonders if she might have cell service, but doesn't know who she'd call. Finally, they reach Garjontola and see the Megha isn't there. The wind suddenly catches the roof of the boat's shelter, tearing it off entirely and taking Piya's backpack with it.

Kanai notices that the water almost glows as they approach Lusibari. As they enter the huge mohona near Lusibari, Horen sends Kanai downstairs to the engine room to bail out water with Nogen. After a bit, Nogen points to the shore of Lusibari and sends Kanai back upstairs to work out how he's getting off the bhotbhoti. Horen gives Kanai a plastic bag in which to put Nirmal's notebook and then explains that he'll have to wade to shore. He asks Kanai to tell Moyna that they'll go back for Fokir as soon as the storm dies, and Kanai asks to go too.

Kanai climbs backwards down the gangplank into the hip-deep water, clutching the notebook to his chest. He turns to look back and as he does, the wind catches him and knocks him into the water. Kanai finds his feet, but the notebook is immediately carried away.