Fani damages 63,063 hectares of crops

Crops on 63,063 hectares of land have been damaged partially in 35 districts across the country due to heavy rain and wind caused by the cyclonic storm Fani.

Agriculture Minister Md Abdur Razzak disclosed the information at a press conference held at the Secretariat on Tuesday.  

The minister said the financial value of the damage is 38 crore 54 lakh two thousand 500 taka. 

The minister said the financial value of the damage is 38,54,02,500 taka.

Bangladesh is now completely out of any potential danger from cyclone Fani, which has reduced down to a depression in the north.

Bangladesh has lowered all its danger signals along the coast and instead hoisted cautionary signal number 3 in Chattogram, Mongla, Payra and Cox’s Bazar.

Last reported, the severe cyclonic storm has reduced down to a depression and causing rainfall in the north. It has passed north, away from Dhaka.