300 families affected as nor'wester lashes Natore

Residents of Singra upazila have been without electricity


FE Team | Published: June 06, 2024 21:52:38


300 families affected as nor'wester lashes Natore

NATORE, Jun 06 (UNB): Around 300 families have been affected as a nor'wester lashed Singra upazila of Natore district on Wednesday night.
The storm swept over several areas including Hatiandah, Kalam, Chamari, Dahiya and Sherkol unions in Singra upazila. According to locals, the nor'wester uprooted numerous trees, both small and large, and damaged houses.
Residents of those unions have been without electricity since Wednesday night as the power supply lines were severed after collapse of trees on them.
Hatiandaha UP Chairman Mostaqur Rahmani Chanchal said that Aglarua, Chak Larua, Sonapara, Bara Saoil and Pat Saoil villages are the worst-hit. Dry food was initially distributed among the victims, he added.
Singra Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Ha-Meem Tabassum Prabha said they making a list of thye victims.

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