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Nov 19, 2023

Mocha: 4 directives to avoid possible crop damage

The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has given four directives to

The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has given four directives to avoid possible crop damage during the impending Cyclone Mocha.

The well-marked low over the Bay of Bengal gathered strength and intensified into a depression and it could turn into a cyclone by May 12 or 13, according to a press release of DAE yesterday.

There is a possibility that the cyclone will damage crops, the release said.

To avoid damage, the DAE asked farmers to harvest 80 percent of ripe paddy , mature mango and other crops.

It also asked the authorities concerned to take measures for a massive campaign in the field to inform farmers about the cyclone warning; to be with the farmers to advise them through staying at workplace during the time of cyclone and for any weather information and advice, follow the BAMIS portal (www.bamis.gov.bd).