The crops are damaged in Rajshahi by the hailstorm occured on Sunday, February 17, 2019 Dhaka TribuneOnion farmers will bear the most loss due to the rainThe hailstorm on Sunday has caused damage to crops in Rajshahi and Kushtia, but at the same time it has benefited mango trees. In Rajshahi, officials of Fruit Research Centre have told farmers not to worry as this year’s mango production will be fine. However, farmers are worried as the rain has caused damage to the mango blossoms and a huge number fell down from the trees in various locations of Rajshahi. Meanwhile, the rain has caused damage to many crops in the region. Rajshahi Department of Agricultural Extension Deputy Director, Shamsul Haque, said that due to the rain, onion, wheat, garlic and mango were mostly affected.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 17, 2019 15:45 UTC