4 die as flood situation deteriorates in Sherpur

Heavy rains coupled with onrush of upstream water from the hilly regions have worsened flooding in Sherpur, submerging 16 unions of the district. 

At least four people have died and over one lakh people have become stranded due to the flood in Nalitabari and Jhinaigati upazilas. Upstream water from India's Meghalaya has continued to inundate lowland areas.

Three of the deceased are Idris Ali, Khalilur Rahman and Omeza Begum. One person is still missing.

Army, police, fire service and local volunteers have continued rescue operations in the affected areas.

The flood situation worsened with all unions in Nalitabari and Jhinaigati submerged. Crops, livestock, poultry, and homes were destroyed, leaving many farmers devastated. Roads remained submerged or damaged, causing suffering to residents.

The local administration designated schools as temporary shelters.

Control rooms were set up, and separate teams were coordinating relief efforts.