The
rainy season of Bangladesh comprises the Bengali months of Ashar and Shravan.
In fact, it extends from June to end of August. The south-west winds of the summer
monsoon saturated by moisture from the Bay of Bengal from clouds over our land.
When they reach the colder part of the atmosphere, the water droplet grow in
size and fall as rains. During the rainy season, the sky remains all the time
overcast. It rains heavily for hours together. The rainfall accompanied
flashes of lightning and rolls of thunder at times becomes frightening. River,
canals and low-lying areas are full to the brim in the season. River overflow
their banks. Excessive rains cause floods. Trees and plants grow rapidly. The
flowers bloom. Everything looks green all
around. The villages look like islands. The oats play here and there
over the green fields.
The
rainy season renders immense good to the people. The cultivation of the two
major crops of Bangladesh, rice and jute, depends on the rains of the season.
The flow of water carries a lot of silt which makes our land fertile. On the other
hand, filth and dirt are washed away by rain water. Plenty of fish is available
everywhere. Summer fruits are available in abundance. The transport becomes
easier and shorter. The boats become the most common means of communication.
The
rainy season also brings inconveniences to the people. The roads become muddy. The
fields 0go under water. Communication in the villages is usually disrupted. The
people remain indoors most of the time. The cattle are confined to their sheds
with insufficient fodder. Excessive rains cause flood and flood brings a lot of
sufferings for the people. Dwelling houses and standing crops are washed away.
When water begins to subside, diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid and other diseases
break of taking a heavy toll of lives. The
advantages of the rainy season far outweighs the disadvantages and so it is
always welcome.
