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Flood situation deteriorates in Cox's Bazar as heavy rain strands 200,000

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Floodwaters in Cox's Bazar have worsened due to renewed heavy rainfall, leaving an estimated 200,000 people stranded in Chakaria, Pekua, and Matamuhuri upazilas.
  • Road communication remains disrupted, and normal life is at a standstill, with around 400,000 people affected across the district according to local officials.
  • Residents report being stranded for days without relief assistance, while authorities are monitoring the situation as rainfall continues.

The flood situation in Cox's Bazar has dramatically worsened, with renewed heavy rainfall trapping an estimated 200,000 people in the worst-hit areas of Chakaria, Pekua, and the newly formed Matamuhuri upazila. The deluge has submerged parts of Eidgaon, Ramu, and Cox's Bazar Sadar, leaving thousands marooned.

Life has ground to a halt as road communication remains severed. Local representatives and administrative officials estimate that approximately 400,000 people across the district are affected. However, official figures from the Cox's Bazar Deputy Commissioner's Office place the number of stranded individuals at around 150,000.

We have not received any relief assistance so far.

— Safura BegumA resident of Kakara union in Chakaria describes the lack of aid.

Residents describe prolonged suffering, with some, like Safura Begum from Chakaria, reporting being stranded for seven days without any relief. The situation deteriorated again after Saturday noon when heavy rainfall resumed, causing water levels to rise after a brief period of receding floodwaters. The meteorological office recorded 51mm of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to Saturday afternoon.

After 12:00pm, heavy rainfall resumed, and we started receiving reports of rising water levels again in several places.

— Shahidul AlamThe additional deputy commissioner (general) of Cox's Bazar Deputy Commissioner's Office explains the worsening situation.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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