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Boro crops on 14,135 acres damaged in Habigary
HABIGANJ, Apr 29 : Standing Boro crops on 14.135 acres of land in five upazllas of the district were damaged due to natural calamities like tornado, nor'wester and on rush of flood waters, reports UNB. According to official sources, 3,660 acres in Habiganj Sadar, 1,855 acres in Baniachang, 3,820 acres in Lakhal. 560 acres in Bhumlbal and 4,240 acres In Azmiriganj upazllas were partially or fully damaged.
Besides, a large number of dwelling houses was damaged by the tornado and nor westers that swept those five upazllas from the beginning of the current season.
Official sources said 7.573 houses in Habiganj Sadar. 291 in Habiganj Pourashava. 7,384 houses in Lakhal upazila were razed to the ground.
The affected people have urged the authorities to provide them with relief materials and take necessary scheme for their early rehabilitation.
Eight uplift projects undertaken in pourashava areas are nearing completion.
According to sources, the projects include construction of culverts, roads and re-excavation of some dried up canals.
About Taka 32 lakh have already been spent for the implementation of the works.
The uplift works are expected to be completed by May this year. With the implementation of the projects commer-
cial activities will be improved for the benefit of the local people to a great extent
MauM Bazar
Incessant rain over the last few days caused flash flood in haor areas of the district
According to sources, standing crops on vast low-lying areas in Jakiganj, Golapganj. Fenchuganj, Balag-anj and Biswanath upazllas of the district have been submerged.
Officials fear at least 15,000 acres of Boro crop have already gone under flood water.
Flash flood have also breached a portion of flood embankment at Amalshl under Jakiganj upazila inundating vast areas in Bhuarmara, Ayoroara, Manlkpur, Suprak-handl, Uzirpur and Dakkhin Bhag villages.
Hyihet
A total of 1.81 lakh hectares of land will be brought under Aus cultivation in greater Sylhet district during the current season.
Officials said high yielding varieties of paddy will be cultivated in 63.800 hectares while rest 1.17 lakh hectares will be brought under local variety.
Production target has been fixed at 2.26 lakh metric tons.
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation will supply seeds, fertilizers and insecticides among farmers at fair prices to make the programme a success.