Floods in Sylhet
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.
Tourist centres reopen in Sylhet as flood situation improves
The tourist centres of Goainghat upazila were opened on Sunday morning. Later on the same day, Sadapathar of Companiganj upazila and Lalakhal of Jaintapur upazila were opened for tourists.
Sylhet reopens some tourist spots as flood situation improves
Tourists, tour operators, and boatmen at these locations have been instructed to comply with directives from the administration to ensure safety and order.
Over 17 lakh people marooned in Sylhet, Sunamganj floods
A devastating floods in Sylhet and Sunamganj inundated much of two northeastern districts leaving over 17 lakh people stranded and damaging standing crops and infrastructures.
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.
Nightlong downpour worsens Sylhet flood situation
Continuous rain for 6-7 hours since Sunday midnight till Monday morning (May 3) and flash floods through the hill slopes have drastically deteriorated the ongoing flood situation in Sylhet where several lakh people are now already marooned in water.
Floods in Sylhet: Border areas see improvement, cities face deterioration
The flood situation in the border area of Sylhet has improved somewhat, with water levels already beginning to recede. However, Sylhet city remains flooded as the Surma River continues to overflow.