Extensive waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall and blocked drainage has submerged vast areas of Boro paddy fields across Sunamganj, leaving farmers in distress. Field visits revealed that many haor lands are under waist-deep water, with paddy stems rotting. Farmers blame the Utharia embankment for trapping water despite the presence of sluice gates. Some demand cutting the embankment to release water, while others fear it could flood the area further. The Water Development Board acknowledged waterlogging as a recurring issue and suggested new plans including sluice gates and canal excavation.
Farmers from multiple upazilas, including Tahirpur, Dirai, Jamalganj, and Madhyanagar, reported crop damage and sleepless nights fearing more rain. Many said hybrid paddy varieties are more vulnerable to submersion compared to traditional tall varieties. The Department of Agricultural Extension confirmed that 1,189 hectares of land are already submerged and advised farmers to drain water quickly. The district administration held meetings with farmers and representatives to discuss long-term solutions and informed the government of the need for new water management plans.
This season, Boro cultivation covered about 223,000 hectares in Sunamganj, targeting 1.4 million metric tons of production, now at risk due to persistent waterlogging.
জসীম উদ্দিন, সুনামগঞ্জ প্রকাশ : ০৩ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ১৩: ২২ সুনামগঞ্জের হাওরজুড়ে এখন সবুজের সমারোহ। বিস্তীর্ণ মাঠে দুলছে বোরো ধানের শীষ। দেখলে মনে হবে স্বপ্নে মোড়া এক সবুজ সমুদ্র। কিন্তু এই সৌন্দর্যের আড়ালেই লুকিয়ে আছে কৃষকের গভীর দুশ্চিন্তা আর অনিশ্চয়তা।
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