The government continues its relief and rehabilitation operations in flood and landslide-affected areas of southeastern and northeastern Bangladesh. Regional and district information offices are conducting public awareness campaigns on disaster preparedness and safety. According to the latest reports, floodwaters have receded in most areas, though normalcy has not yet fully returned. Public awareness activities focus on avoiding unsafe houses, maintaining health precautions, ensuring safety, and preventing diseases like dengue and chikungunya.
In Chattogram, the metropolitan area and 15 upazilas have been inundated by floods. The District Information Office is disseminating emergency messages, conducting road campaigns, and making public announcements on safety measures. In Khagrachari, floodwaters have receded, and there have been no new incidents of hill collapse or landslide. Awareness messages on landslides, floods, and post-flood measures are being broadcast.
The flood situation in Cox's Bazar has improved, though some families in Pekua upazila remain marooned. The district recorded 43 millimetres of rainfall over the last 24 hours. The Rangamati District Information Office has been conducting road campaigns to raise public awareness and encourage people in landslide-prone areas to move to safe shelters.
In Bandarban, the disaster situation is currently normal. The district recorded 30 millimetres of rainfall during the past 24 hours, and floodwaters have receded. People are returning to their homes from shelters. Awareness campaigns and film screenings on landslides, floods, and post-flood measures continue.
In Sylhet, the district recorded 57 millimetres of rainfall during the 24 hours until 6:00 am today. Water levels in the Surma, Kushiyara, Sari-Gowain, and Piyain rivers have started to rise. Although the Surma River is flowing below the danger level, the Kushiyara River is flowing above the danger level at the Fenchuganj point. The overall flood situation in Sunamganj district remains stable, with water levels in the rivers beginning to rise. In Habiganj, floodwaters have receded as rainfall has decreased. The District Information Office continues its public awareness campaign.
The flood situation in Moulvibazar district remains stable, with the Manu River flowing below the danger level. Erosion has been observed on the river protection embankment in Kamalganj upazila. The District Information Office has continued public awareness activities during the flood period and in the post-flood period. The sustained efforts in relief and rehabilitation, coupled with public awareness campaigns, are crucial for the recovery and safety of the affected populations in these regions.
