Sirajganj, July 30 (V7N)- In early July of this year, a mountain surge caused water levels in the Jamuna River to rise significantly in Sirajganj. The water level of the Jamuna and other local rivers surged above the danger mark for 11 consecutive days, submerging numerous crop fields. As a result, around 37,000 farmers in the district have been severely affected. The total estimated damage to crops stands at approximately Tk 63 crore. Consequently, many farmers are facing severe financial losses. The agriculture department has stated that they will compile a list of the affected farmers and extend necessary assistance.

According to the District Agriculture Extension Office, the recent floods have impacted farmers across Sirajganj Sadar, Kazipur, Belkuchi, Chouhali, and Shahjadpur Upazilas, with a total of 37,046 farmers affected. The flood submerged crops on 6,525 hectares of land, with 3,185.1 hectares of this land experiencing total crop loss. The financial damage from these losses amounts to Tk 62 crore 78 lakh 3 thousand 126.

Farmers from Kawakola Union in Sadar Upazila, including Abdul Majid, Razzak, Abdul Gafur, and Altab Sheikh, reported that they had planted various crops such as sweet gourd, beans, pumpkin, and jute. While the jute was largely unaffected, the other crops rotted and were destroyed, resulting in losses of approximately Tk 35,000.

Ranjit Kumar Sarker, Sub-Divisional Engineer of the Sirajganj Water Development Board, stated that the water level in the Jamuna River has been decreasing for the past one and a half weeks, and there is no current risk of rising water levels.

Bablu Kumar Sutradhar, Deputy Director of the District Agriculture Extension Office, explained that crops on 6,525 hectares of land, including jute, sesame, aus, aman seedbeds, and vegetables, were submerged. Of this, 3,185 hectares suffered complete crop loss. A list of affected farmers has been compiled, and the matter has been reported to higher authorities, along with a request for assistance to the farmers.

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