Waterlogging in 5 districts due to continuous rain, Feni worst affected

Heavy rain over the past two days has caused severe waterlogging and raised the risk of flooding in five districts. Feni is the hardest hit, with floodwaters trapping about 25,000 people in at least 40 villages. Rising water levels in the Muhuri, Kahua, and Selonia rivers have broken embankments, leading to widespread flooding.

In Feni’s Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas, embankments have collapsed in 20 locations, causing flooding in multiple villages. Around 2,500 people have taken refuge in relief shelters. While official reports say 11,500 people have been affected, local residents claim the real number is much higher.

Feni has experienced extremely heavy rainfall recently, with 441 millimeters recorded in just 24 hours up to midnight on Tuesday.

Although the rainfall has decreased in Feni, riverbank erosion has worsened. Power and mobile networks have been partly restored, but many parts of Fulgazi remain without electricity.

The Muhuri River continues to flow 50 centimeters above the danger level.

In Khagrachhari and Langadu in Rangamati, roads have gone underwater, cutting off communication. Low-lying areas in Merung Union have been flooded, and people have taken shelter in primary schools.

In Noakhali, schools have been closed and ongoing exams postponed due to waterlogging.

In Satkhira, one-third of the municipal area is submerged. So far, 3,000 families have been affected. Rainfall of 393 millimeters has been recorded. A level-3 warning signal has been issued for coastal areas.

In Cumilla, the water level of the Gomti River is rising by 10 centimeters per hour but is still 2.5 meters below the danger level.

The Water Development Board reports that water levels in many rivers across the country are rising. In particular, the water level in the Halda River may cross the danger level, potentially causing floods in low-lying areas of Chattogram.

Water levels are increasing in the Manu, Dhalai, and Khowai rivers, while the Surma River is receding and the Kushiyara remains stable. The Brahmaputra and Jamuna rivers are expected to rise in the next two days but are still flowing below danger levels.

The Meteorological Department has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall over the next three days.