Massive floods have swamped more than 30 villages across two areas of Feni district after river barriers crashed down at 15 different spots. Heavy rains and rushing water from India caused the protective walls around Muhuri, Kuhua and Silonia rivers to break apart. Thousands of people lost electricity when floodwater covered power meters and electrical stations. Local weather experts measured 439 millimeters of rain falling within just one day. Officials warn that more storms will hit the region during the next two days.
The Muhuri River rose nearly seven meters within 15 hours and reached dangerous levels that threaten more communities. Families like Zakia Akhter from Chitholia village had to flee their homes around 8pm when water rushed inside. She lost everything during last year's terrible floods and faces the same disaster again. Many residents blame water board officials for failing to close barrier openings fast enough. Local leaders keep watch over the crisis but admit some people refuse to leave their properties.
Government workers have turned 131 schools into emergency shelters and moved 150 people to safety already. Relief supplies worth 650,000 taka and 400 food packages have been distributed to flood victims. Over 2,500 trained volunteers stand ready to help rescue operations across the flooded zone. District officials opened a command center and told all organizations to protect important papers and equipment from rising water.
The Muhuri River rose nearly seven meters within 15 hours and reached dangerous levels that threaten more communities. Families like Zakia Akhter from Chitholia village had to flee their homes around 8pm when water rushed inside. She lost everything during last year's terrible floods and faces the same disaster again. Many residents blame water board officials for failing to close barrier openings fast enough. Local leaders keep watch over the crisis but admit some people refuse to leave their properties.
Government workers have turned 131 schools into emergency shelters and moved 150 people to safety already. Relief supplies worth 650,000 taka and 400 food packages have been distributed to flood victims. Over 2,500 trained volunteers stand ready to help rescue operations across the flooded zone. District officials opened a command center and told all organizations to protect important papers and equipment from rising water.
