JASHORE, 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.
Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha