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Flood situation worsens in Comilla

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Published: 09:04, 23 August 2024   Update: 10:16, 23 August 2024
Flood situation worsens in Comilla

The embankment on the bank of Gumti river washed away due to heavy rainfall and an onrush of water from upstream, deteriorating flood situation in Comilla.

Sources said that the dam located in Burburia area of Sholnal union under Burichang upazila collapsed around 11:45 pm on Thursday (August 22).

Cumilla water development board Executive Khan Mohammad Waliuzzaman said the condition of the dam was worsening in evening. Meanwhile, locals tried to save the dam putting sandbag. However, river water entered into the adjacent localities around 12:00pm.

Upazila nirbahi officer (UNO) Sahida Akter said that due to the collapse of the dam, many surrounding unions including Sholnal, Pirjatrapur, Sadar, union were flooded.

K I/Nasim