Low-lying areas of Jessore flooded due to heavy rain

The local meteorological office recorded 112 millimeters of rainfall in Jessore. The torrential rain has inundated the city and its surrounding areas, creating scenes reminiscent of tidal waves crashing ashore. Low-lying roads and parts of the city have been submerged, with many low-lying areas experiencing waterlogging. Prolonged rain has caused significant hardship for the low-income residents and those living in waterlogged areas. Around 140 hectares of early winter vegetable crops in Jessore district have been damaged.

The meteorological office recorded 112 millimeters of rainfall in Jessore from Saturday evening to 11 a.m. on Sunday (September 15). Several low-lying areas in the Jessore municipal city were flooded as a result, leading to waterlogging in these areas. On Sunday morning, a tour around the city revealed that heavy rains had submerged the low-lying parts of the Jessore municipal area.

Waterlogging was evident in various areas, including Bejpara, TB Clinicpara, Stadiumpara, Shankarpur, Missionpara, Upashahar, Chachra, Karbala, MM College area, Nazirshankarpur, Bakchar, and Abarpur. About 30 roads in these neighborhoods were underwater. Water had entered several homes in Shankarpur, Bejpara, Kharikhati, Karbala, and Stadiumpara. Overflowing drains had caused water to flow over roads and into homes, worsening the plight of low-income people. Most residents stayed indoors unless absolutely necessary.

Rickshaw-puller Rabiul said that Sunday was supposed to be a payment day for his loan installment, but due to the rain, he couldn't make the payment and had to request an extension until Tuesday. From morning until noon, he only earned fifty taka and felt hopeless about the situation.

Another conversation with electric bike driver Shafiqul revealed a similar struggle—by 3 p.m., he had not made enough money to cover his loan to the lender.
Meanwhile, the continuous heavy rainfall has damaged early winter vegetable crops in various parts of Jessore district.

Dr. Sushanta Kumar Tarafdar, Deputy Director of the Jessore Agricultural Extension Department, said that 140 hectares of early winter vegetables in Jessore district have been submerged due to the heavy rain that began on Saturday. Farmers had planted early winter vegetables like tomatoes, cabbage, cauliflower, spinach, and others in these fields. He further mentioned that, so far, around 25% of agricultural land has been affected by the heavy rain, and if the rain continues throughout Sunday, the damage may increase. Jessore farmers supply approximately 70% of the vegetables demanded nationwide.

The Jessore Airport Meteorological Office reported 109 millimeters of rainfall between 6 a.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. By 11 a.m. on Sunday, the recorded rainfall had reached 112 millimeters. The weather office also predicted that the rainfall would continue. According to the office, the rain is a result of a low-pressure system forming over the Bay of Bengal, causing rainfall in various parts of the country. Rain began in Jessore on Thursday and has been intermittent, with both heavy and light showers continuing until Sunday afternoon.