Flooding in Feni, breaking the dam of the Muhuri river, 5 grams flooded – Bangladesh Diplomat

Flood control dams have collapsed in at least five places of Muhuri, Kahua and Ceylonia rivers in Feni's heavy rainfall and the Ujan slopes of India. More than 3 villages of Phulgazi and Parasuram upazilas have been flooded. Three shelters have been prepared in two upazilas.

The water of the Muhuri river is flowing over 1.5 meters. In the last 4 hours, the water has increased by about 5 meters (22 feet 5 inches). In Feni, 4 mm in 24 hours. Rainfall has been recorded – the highest of the rainy season.

Electricity supply has been stopped in some areas due to the power meter and substation in the water. Locals complain that the situation has been created for not repairing the dam on time.

According to the Upazila administration, hundreds of people have taken shelter in shelter. Tk 5 lakh has been allocated for the victims for dry and cooked food. Feni District Administration has introduced control room-018-444500, 01336-586693.

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Bangladesh Diplomat/MIJ