BSS
  28 May 2024, 19:15

Cyclone Remal creates havoc on Jashore

JASHORE, May 28, 2024 (BSS) – Like many parts of 
the country, people of the Jashore saw the havoc of 
cyclone Remal as crops on a vast tract of land, 
hundreds of tress and dwelling houses have been 
damaged by the super storm. 

Apart from these, most parts of the district remain 
without power. 

Met office sources said a total of 53 mm rains have 
been recorded in the district till yesterday evening 
since Sunday afternoon. 

Crops, including vegetables and fruits, on 3,074 
hectors of land have been damaged by the cyclone. 

General Manager of Jashore Palli Bidyut Samity Ishac 
Ali said as many as 60 t0 70 utility poles was 
collapsed by the cyclone Remal. 

District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Rajibul Islam 
said cash seven lakh and 500 MT food-grains were 
allocated for the cyclone-affected people in the 
district.   

Deputy Commissioner of Jashore Mohammad Abraul 
Hasan Mojumder said Fire Service, Health 
Department and Roads and Highways Department 
were advised to remain alert.