Continuous rainfall and a sudden flash flood have caused extensive damage to about 432 hectares of agricultural land in Rajasthali upazila of Rangamati district. The incident occurred late Friday night, leaving farmers and jhum cultivators facing financial losses worth several crores of taka, according to local officials.

Upazila Agriculture Officer Md. Mintu Mia stated that the heavy rainfall and flash flood submerged large areas of farmland, severely affecting local crop production. Upazila Nirbahi Officer Yusuf Hasan said the disaster has caused widespread damage to the agricultural sector in Rajasthali. Authorities are currently collecting field-level data and preparing lists of affected farmers across the upazila’s three unions.

Officials expect to have a clearer picture of the total damage within a few days as assessments continue in the affected areas.