Well, well, well, what do we have here? In good ol’ Nillphamari, a little storm and rain caused quite a ruckus in Sayedpur upazila. Last Sunday evening, a fierce storm and heavy rain wreaked havoc on the vast fields of Boro paddy. Not just that, many houses and shops also suffered damages. The roofs of several buildings in the city flew off in the wind, leaving the electrical wires dangling dangerously.
The storm and rainfall resulted in extensive damages in areas like Kamarpukur, Kashiram Belpukur, Khatamdhupur, Bangalipur, Botlagadi Union, and Sayedpur Municipality. The Boro paddy and maize fields were either submerged or flattened by the floodwater. The fear of damages looms large as water continues to accumulate in the harvested paddy fields.
Farmers have expressed concerns that if the harvesting and threshing of rice do not begin within the next 10 to 15 days, the production of crops will suffer a major setback. In the vicinity of Pilot High School in Sayedpur city, several shops had their roofs blown away in the storm, causing disruptions in the electricity supply. The local agricultural officials have started assessing the extent of the damages with the help of assistant agricultural officers on the ground.
The Executive Magistrate of Sayedpur upazila and the administrator of the municipality, Noor-e-Alam Siddiqui, have instructed the representatives of the union levels to assess the damages. We have considered the overall situation and arrangements will be made promptly for necessary assistance.
Alright, let’s break it down a bit, shall we? The storm hit Sayedpur upazila hard, causing damage to crops, houses, and shops. The Boro paddy fields and maize crops were particularly affected, with waterlogging and flattening reported in several areas. Farmers are worried about the delay in harvesting and threshing activities, which could further impact crop production. The local authorities have swung into action, conducting damage assessments and planning for assistance to those affected. Hopefully, things will start looking up soon for the folks in Sayedpur.
