In Ajmiriganj upazila of Habiganj, several days of adverse weather, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall have submerged around 1,600 hectares of ripe paddy fields across Sadar, Badalpur, Jalsukha, Shibpasha, and Kakailchhe unions. Thousands of farmers in the haor areas are struggling with anxiety and despair as they fail to harvest their crops in time.

According to the Upazila Agriculture Department, boro paddy was cultivated on 14,560 hectares this season, of which 5,155 hectares have been harvested so far. Farmers are working urgently to cut submerged paddy, some using boats to transport crops to dry areas. Many have reported severe financial distress after losing most of their harvests and investments.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Ruhul Amin said field monitoring is ongoing and that a request has been sent to the district to address the labor shortage. Upazila Executive Officer S.M. Rezaul Karim confirmed that 1,600 hectares have been affected and that a list of affected farmers is being prepared while efforts continue to mobilize workers through local representatives.