But, even as flooding improves, crops on 1,320 hectares of land are still submerged in water. Rafsan Jani, sub-divisional engineer of the Kurigram Water Development Board, said that the river water is receding rapidly as there has been little rain since Friday. In the Chars, various types of crops, including jute, Aush paddy, China, Kaun, Aman seeds, nuts, and vegetables have been submerged in water for a week. The Barama, Baramara, Bahura, Boalmari, New Shoulmari, Charboyapara, Danguapara, Gushagram, Italukanda, Kaunyarchar, Chhatakarbari, Dhanahanala, Shantarchar, Bhumarachar, Bhudarchar, Bhumarchar, Bhumarchar, Bhumarachar, Bhumarachar, Bhumarachar, Bhumarchar, Bhumarchar, Bhumarachar, Algarchar and Polarchar areas oin these unions were flooded and nearly 10 hectares of ripe paddy fields were submerged. Rakibul Hasan, executive engineer of the WDB in the district, said that the water in all the rivers is falling.

Source: bd News24 June 22, 2024 14:17 UTC