The Monohardi upazila administration has launched a coordinated assessment of waterlogging, damaged roads and culverts and riverbank erosion caused by days of heavy rainfall, with authorities pledging swift repairs and long-term mitigation measures.
The initiative follows directives from Health and Family Welfare Adviser Alhaj Sardar Shakhawat Hossain Bokul. An emergency meeting of the Upazila Disaster Management Committee, chaired by Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) M A Muhaimin Al Jihan, was held at the UNO's office on Tuesday. Officials from government departments, political leaders, journalists, teachers and civil society representatives attended.
The committee decided to immediately inspect affected areas and coordinate response efforts through the relevant government agencies. Following the meeting, the UNO led a field visit with officials from the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED), local political leaders and journalists.
FAQ
- **What areas were inspected during the field visit?** The team inspected erosion along the Chalakchar-Borochapa road, riverbank erosion threatening homes in Paikan village of Borochapa union, damaged roads in Kaytergaon village, the collapsed culvert on the Kaytergaon-Jamalpur road and damaged sections of the road from the Monohardi Girls' School intersection to Drenerghat.
- **What measures are being taken to address the damage?** Officials said the upazila administration, BWDB, LGED, the Upazila Project Implementation Office, local public representatives and political leaders would jointly prioritize repairs to damaged infrastructure while pursuing permanent solutions to reduce future flood-related risks.
- **Who is involved in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the damage?** The upazila administration, BWDB, LGED, the Upazila Project Implementation Office, local public representatives and political leaders are all involved in the ongoing efforts to mitigate the damage.
- **What specific actions have been taken in Khidirpur union?** Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Khidirpur Union Administrator Md Sajib Mia inspected waterlogged and damaged areas in Khidirpur union and initiated immediate remedial measures.
