Flash floods in Comilla, people trapped in water

The water of Gomti River is flowing over Bipatseema in Comilla. It has caused flash floods in the villages along the river. Many are leaving their homes in fear of waterlogging. However, the matter has been kept under observation whether the dam is being damaged anywhere. According to the administration, this disaster has been caused due to continuous rains and the rise of Gomti river in the Indian hills.

Water continued to rise till noon on Wednesday (August 21). At the same time the current has doubled. Khan Mohammad Waliuzzaman, Executive Engineer of the Water Development Board, said that there is no guarantee when this water will come down.

On the other hand, heavy rains and inundation from India have flooded most areas of the Kakari River in the bordering Chauddagram upazila. Millions of people there are trapped in water. The villages along the Dakatia river in the southern part of Nangalkot upazila have been waterlogged for 2 days today. Since Tuesday (August 20) evening, 500 families have been stuck in water in King Bajehura village of Burichong upazila on the banks of Gomti river.

In addition, the water development board has repaired the cracks in the Gomti river dam in the neighboring Kahetra area. Hundreds of families were inundated by sudden flood in Chanpur area of ​​Sadar Upazila. Besides, more than 1500 families along Gomti river bank have been affected. The link road of the village has been broken by the current. Agricultural land is submerged in the water.

Khan Mohammad Waliuzzaman, executive engineer of the Water Development Board, said that the Gomti river water has been flowing over the boundary line since Tuesday evening. Water continued to rise until Wednesday afternoon. At the same time the current has doubled. There is no guarantee when this water will recede.

Bangladesh /KH