Low-lying areas in Faridpur district flooded as the Padma swells
UNB
Publish: 13 Jul 2024, 07:16 PM
Faridpur,
July 13 (UNB) - The low-lying areas of nine unions of four upazilas in Faridpur
have been inundated due to the swelling of the Padma River, causing woes to
local people.
The water level of the
Padma River was flowing 7.97cm above its danger mark at Goalanda point in
Rajbari district for the last couple of days due to the onrush of water from
the upstream and overflowing of the Jamuna river, inundating many fresh areas.
Besides, the low-lying
areas of Goalanda upazila in Rajbari district were also flooded.
A vast tracts of
vegetable land including jute, peanut, sesame and paddy fields along the char
areas and on the banks of the Padma River were submerged , causing huge losses
to the farmers.
However, the local
administration asked the Upazila Nirbahi Officers to remain alert.
Tuhin Mandal, chairman
of Char Madhabdia union of Sadar upazila, said crops have been inundated while
the jute farmers are harvesting jute in advance fearing damage.
Partha Pratim Saha,
executive engineer of Faridpur Water Development Board, said the low-lying
areas have been submerged due to onrush of water from upstream and the swelling
of the Jamuna river.
However, there is a
possibility of rise in water level of the Padma River in the next few days that
may inundate more areas.
END/UNB/Corr/MAS/FH