Habiganj have suffered nearly Tk500 crore loss during the flash-flood in sectors like agriculture, livestock, fisheries, infrastructure and educational institutions, say officials.
The concerned authorities of the government are updating the statistics of losses regularly.
A total of 187 kilometres of roads, 68 metres of bridges and culverts have been damaged by the floods, according to the Local Government Engineering Department.
Shakil Mohammad Faisal, executive engineer of Habiganj Roads and Highways Department, said a total of 29 kilometres of roads have been damaged in Habiganj, Baniachong, Ajmiriganj and Nabiganj upazilas so far.
He added that an estimated amount of Tk150 crore will be required to repair these roads.
Md Ashek Parvez, acting deputy director of Agricultural Extension Department, said 88,054 tons of paddy and vegetables and 225 tons of other crops were damaged due to the flood in the area. “Over 1,03,130 farmers have suffered loss during the flood in the district.”
According to the District Primary Education Office, more than 370 primary schools in the district were inundated and severely damaged.
As many as 83,390 people from 24,330 families of 54 unions of seven upazilas of the district have been affected as per the District Administration sources.
Meanwhile, the Water Development Board warned that the flood could be prolonged as silt accumulates downstream of the Kalni Kushiyara river.
The overall flood situation in Habiganj remains unchanged as the water of the Kushiyara River is still flowing over the danger line.
However, the water of Surma River in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts has started decreasing again from Friday.
