7 lakh people affected as flood situation worsens in Sunamganj

Around 7.5 lakh people have been affected as the flood situation in 11 upazilas of Sunamganj district deteriorated further due to the rise in water level of some major rivers and onrush of water from the upstream.

Of the affected people, 19,000 people have been taken to shelter centres. 

A number of rivers are still flowing above the danger level, submerging many areas including Tegharia, Boropara, Paschim Hazipara, Kalipur, Mallikpur, Hasonnagar, Shantibagh, Dhopakhali, Shologhor, Nabinagar, Badhanpara, Kazir Point, Waizkhali, Sultanpur and other areas in the district town.

The Surma was flowing 32 cm above its danger mark at Shologhar point. 55mm of rainfall was recorded in this district in 24 hours.

The roads and kitchen markets, shops and a number of villages were also flooded due to the onrush of water from upstream.

Deputy Commissioner of Sunamganj Rashed Iqbal Chowdhury said a total of 531 shelter centres have been opened for the flood-hit people. Control rooms have been set up in the offices of deputy commissioner and upazila nirbahi officer to monitor the overall flood situation.