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Low-lying areas in the Sherpur district of Bangladesh, specifically Nalitabari, Jhenaigati, and Sreebardi upazilas, experienced significant inundation yesterday. The flooding resulted from a combination of heavy rainfall and a sudden influx of hill runoff from upstream areas, causing distress for residents and disrupting normal life.

Floodwaters entered several homes, displacing residents and causing considerable suffering. The water level in the Chellakhali river in Nalitabari saw a sharp increase, measured at 174 cm above the danger level at the Batkuchi point. Similar high water levels were reported in the Bhogai, Maharashi, and Someshwari rivers, indicating a widespread flood situation.

The surge of water also impacted local transportation networks. Sections of the Nalitabari-Gazirkhamar road in the Gaglajani area and the Rangtia-Sandhyakura road in Jhenaigati were submerged by hill runoff, making them impassable. The sudden influx of water also caused disruptions at Madhutila Eco Park, a popular tourist destination in the district.

According to the Sherpur office of the Bangladesh Water Development Board, Nalitabari recorded 15.5 millimeters of rainfall in the 12 hours leading up to 3:00 p.m. yesterday. The Nakugaon point near the border received the highest rainfall at 32 millimeters. Officials are monitoring the situation closely, with a sub-assistant engineer stating that water levels are expected to recede if rainfall decreases and no further surge occurs from upstream.

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If rainfall decreases and no further surge of water comes from upstream, the water level is expected to recede.