Recent heavy hailstorms across various regions of Bangladesh have sparked concerns about potential damage to crops, particularly as the agricultural sector eagerly anticipates the arrival of the rainy season in the month of Boishakh. The hailstones, reported in several districts including Sunamganj, Gopalganj, and Savar, not only caused injuries to people but also inflicted damage to vehicles and houses. The severity of the hailstorms, with reports of hailstones as large as cricket balls, underscores the potential threat to agricultural livelihoods. The Meteorological Office has forecasted isolated hailstorms in specific areas, further heightening worries among farmers. While rainfall has been recorded in various parts of the country, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre assures that river levels remain below the danger mark, alleviating concerns of flooding. However, the increasing frequency of lightning strikes, particularly in haor regions, poses another significant threat to farmers and fishermen, highlighting the need for proactive measures to mitigate these risks.
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