June 19, 2026
Five rivers are still flowing above their danger levels at five points in three districts, the FFWC says
The total district collection stood at only 95.6 tonnes as of May 7, far below the target of 21,349 tonnes, authorities say
Most of the rivers flowing around danger levels are likely to start receding or fall below the level in three days, the FFWC says
Farmers report that even offering double the usual pay no longer guarantees a farmhand
The procurement of Boro rice in six Haor districts now starts 12 days ahead on Sunday
Farmers are seen harvesting half-ripe paddy in waist-deep water to salvage what's left
Harvested paddy is rotting in the fields as lack of sunlight has made it impossible to dry
The state-run flood forecaster attributes the potential inundation to upstream runoff and intensifying seasonal rains
