, June 12 -- Crops on a vast tract of lands in Kurigram district have been damaged due to the torrential rainfall for the last several days and onrush of upstream water.

Farmlands, including peanut and pointed gourd fields, were submerged due to the rainfall activities, causing financial losses.

Farmers in the char (shoal) regions are facing significant losses due to the sudden inundation.

Officials from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) have assured that once the floodwaters recede, damage will be assessed and necessary support will be provided to affected farmers.

During a recent visit to the area, it has been seen that crops were submerged suddenly by floodwaters, forcing farmers to wade in and harvest prematurely.

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