BSS, Jamalpur:

The recent flood has damaged huge crops worth about Tk 140 crore  in Jamalpur district.

According to Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE), the flood hit in the district on July 3 last and lasted till July 15 this year.

During the period, the flood water submerged 11524 hectares of land of various crops out of standing crops on 40,546 hectares in all the seven Upazilas in the district. The crops are T-Aman seed bed, Aush paddy, jute, vegetable, sesame, green chili, maize and banana.

Flood water damaged crops on 6990 hectares of land completely and 4517 hectares of land partially. As a result farmers lost about 2,739 tonnes crops by the flood.

The office said 6, 3417 farmers incurred the huge loss caused by the flood.

Deputy Director, DAE, Zakia Sultana said after receding flood water, farmers have started planting T-Aman seed in full swing.

Farmers earlier prepared huge seed bed so that they could recoup the loss caused by the flood. We are closely monitoring the situation and advising farmers about cultivation, she added.