A severe nor'wester storm accompanied by heavy rain caused extensive crop damage in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur on Wednesday morning. The storm, lasting from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., destroyed ripe paddy fields, flattened jute plants, and damaged several mud houses. Fallen trees and broken electric poles blocked roads, leading to significant public suffering until power lines were cleared and electricity restored.
According to local and agricultural office sources, the storm affected multiple unions, leaving waterlogged fields and damaging standing crops. Farmers expressed concern over potential losses, particularly in jute and boro paddy cultivation. In Algi union, a tree fell on the house of Miraj Sheikh, destroying it but sparing the family from serious harm. In Gharua union, a broken electric pole caused further disruption until officials restored normalcy.
Bhanga Upazila Agriculture Officer Molla Al Mamun reported that about 10 hectares of jute fields were cultivated this season, with some plants bent by the storm. He expressed optimism that the jute would recover once sunlight returns.
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