Flash Flood
Third wave of flooding devastates Sylhet, affecting over 7 lakh people
Over seven lakh people in 13 upazilas of Sylhet district are grappling with the third wave of flooding, even before the effects of the second wave have fully subsided. Heavy rains and upstream water flow on Monday have inundated several upazilas, though Sylhet city remains unaffected so far.
Third round of floods batters life in Sylhet, Sunamganj
Some parts of Sylhet have been flooded again, the third round in 35 days, due to heavy rains for the last couple of days and onrush of upstream water.
700 tourists stranded in Sajek due to flooded roads
Around 700 tourists are currently stranded in Sajek due to roads being submerged by a flash flood in Khagrachhari and Rangamati, said tour operators.
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Flash flood warning issued for northeastern districts
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has issued a warning of a flash flood for the people of the country’s northern and northeastern region.