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Hello my steemit friends i enjoy writing on different topics and today the theme is very important and interesting. The contest is abouts Monsoon season in Bangladesh. The monsoon season is a bigger part of life in South Asia especially in Bangladesh where rain plays a centrals role in agricultures the economy and even daily life. In this post i will shared my thoughts on the importance of the monsoon season the problems in agricultures due to flashes floods and also the issues caused by drought and excess rainfalls.

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Explain the importance of the monsoon season in Bangladesh.

The monsoon season in Bangladesh is very important because the country depends on agriculture and agriculture mostly depends on rain. Bangladesh is a land of rivers and fertile soil. When the monsoon rain comes it brings water to the fields which helps in the growth of rice jute tea and other crops. These crops are the backbone of the economy. Monsoon rain also fills up rivers ponds and underground water sources. This water is used for irrigation drinking and many other purposes throughout the year. Without the monsoon rain there would be drought and farmers would not be able to grow enough food. The beauty of Bangladesh also increases during monsoon. Green fields fresh air flowing rivers and the cool environment make life more enjoyable. Many peoples in villages waits for the monsoon because it gives them hopes for a good harvests. In simples words the monsoon season is like a lifeline for Bangladesh. It keeps the soil fertiles supports agriculture balances the environment and gives water to people animals and plants.

Discuss the problems we observe in the agricultural sector due to flash floods resulting from excessive rainfall.

Even though the monsoon season is importants sometimes it brings too much rains. When rainfall is excessives it leads to flash floods. Flashes floods are sudden and dangerous because they destroyed crops in justs a few hours or days. In Bangladesh many farmers depend only on their crops for income. When a flash flood happens it washes away rice fields vegetable farms and jute crops. This causes huge losses for farmers. Not only are crops destroyed but also the fertile topsoil is carried away which makes the land less productive in the future. Excessive rain also damages roads and transportation which makes it difficult for farmers to take their products to the market. Many cattle and poultry farms also get affected because animals may drown or die due to diseases spread by floodwater. Farmers take loans to grow crops but when flash floods destroy everything they cannot pay back the loans. This creates poverty and depression among farming families. So while monsoon brings blessings flash floods are a curse for agriculture.

Please share your views on the problems we see in agriculture due to drought and excess rainfall.

Agriculture in Bangladesh faces two big problems drought and excess rainfall. Both are harmful for farming but in different ways. When drought happens there is very little or no rain. Without water crops dry up in the fields. Rice which needs a lot of water cannot grow in drought conditions. Farmers also face shortages of drinking water and irrigation water. Drought leads to food shortages higher prices of vegetables and grains and more pressure on poor people. On the other hand excess rainfall is also a problem. Too much water in the fields makes it hard for crops to survive. Roots get damaged seeds rot in the soil and farmers cannot harvest properly. Excess rainfall also spreads plant diseases and insects which further harm crops. Both drought and excess rainfall are connected to climate change. Bangladesh is a low-lying country and it is more affected by changes in the weather. Farmers have to deal with both situations which makes their lives very difficult. In my view the government and people must work together to solve these problems. Modern irrigations systems floods resistants seeds and better drainages systems can help. Farmers should be trained on how to protected their crops during droughts and floods. If we takes the right steps we can reduce losses and protect agricultures.

The monsoon season in Bangladesh is very important for life agriculture and the economy. It brings blessings in the form of rain but sometimes it also brings problems like floods droughts and excess rainfall. These problems affect the agricultural sector most and farmers face many hardships. However with planning modern technology and awareness these issues can be managed.

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