Apprehensions of heavy damage in char areas of Tambulpur and Chaola unions; farmers left uncertain over field crops.
Pirgachha (Rangpur) Correspondent: A sudden hailstorm accompanied by gusty winds has sparked widespread fears of extensive damage to Aman paddy and early potato fields across Pirgachha upazila in Rangpur.
On Tuesday night (November 10) at approximately 7:30 PM, sudden gusty winds and hail struck several unions across the upazila. The weather event damaged ripe and semi-ripe Aman paddy fields in various areas, while early potato cultivation also sustained setbacks. The unexpected natural disaster has left local farmers deeply anxious.
According to local sources, the impact of the hailstorm was particularly severe in the char areas of Tambulpur and Chaola unions. Locals reported that rice panicles and stalks were damaged alongside potato fields. Many farmers depend entirely on Aman paddy for their annual household expenses and livelihoods, while others have invested heavily in early potato farming. The prospect of losing two crops simultaneously has magnified their worries.
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However, the exact acreage of Aman paddy and potato fields damaged by the hailstorm has not yet been precisely quantified. Field-level surveys by the upazila agriculture department are required to ascertain the actual extent of the damage.
Farmers have demanded that the exact volume of damaged crops be assessed promptly and necessary support provided without delay. They emphasized the need for the agriculture department to collect damage statistics and stand by the affected growers.
With field crops thrown into uncertainty due to the sudden hailstorm, Pirgachha farmers are eagerly looking forward to swift damage assessments and government assistance.
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Reported by Pirgachha Correspondent, Rangpur • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
