Unseasonal storm damages over 50 homes, shops in Lalmonirhat

An early morning storm damaged more than 50 houses and shops in Lalmonirhat on Thursday, leaving several families in distress and disrupting electricity in parts of the area.

The storm hit the Teesta char region under Mahishkhocha union of Aditmari Upazila before dawn.
Residents said the sky suddenly turned dark with thick clouds while they were having sehri. Within minutes, strong winds accompanied by rain swept through the area and the storm lasted for around 10 minutes.

At least half a hundred tin-shed and mud-built houses, along with several roadside shops, were badly damaged by the strong winds.

Large trees were uprooted and fell on houses, damaging parts of the structures. Household belongings and goods in the shops were also ruined after being soaked by rainwater.

Power supply in the area was also disrupted following the storm.

Farmers said the sudden storm caused significant damage to standing crops. Vegetable fields, including potatoes, tobacco, sweet pumpkins, maize and other seasonal crops, were affected by the rain and strong winds.

Upazila Project Implementation Officer (PIO) Enamul Hasan visited the affected areas along with local public representatives to assess the damage.