Heavy rain floods Khagrachhari, triggers landslides

Sudden heavy rainfall has submerged low-lying areas and triggered landslides in Khagrachhari, disrupting transportation and leaving residents struggling with rising waters. The Dighinala Weather Observation Centre reported 103 millimeters of rain within a six-hour period overnight, causing the Maini river to surge above its danger mark. The overflowing river flooded Aman paddy fields and entered homes, forcing residents to contend with the rising water. Residents described waking up to find their homes inundated, with water levels higher than during previous floods. Nearby mountain streams also overflowed, exacerbating the flooding in surrounding localities. Heavy rainfall in upstream areas contributed to the swelling of streams and flash floods in several areas. Meanwhile, landslides at two points along the Khagrachhari-Dighinala road have halted vehicular movement. The Roads and Highways Department has initiated debris removal operations to restore connectivity, though officials noted the significant size of the collapsed sections and the time required for clearing.

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I went to sleep at night. When I woke up in the morning, I saw water had entered the house. Water did not enter our home even during the flood early last month. But yesterday night’s three to four hours of rain submerged it.