Due to the severe cyclonic storm Remal, all rivers in the coastal district of Bagerhat are flowing above the danger level, causing water to enter various low-lying and residential areas near the riverbanks. Before the cyclone started, more than 200 houses were flooded on Sunday afternoon in the district headquarters, Morelganj, Sharankhola, Mongla, and Rampal Upazilas or sub-districts, according to the district administration. Abu Raihan Mohammad Al-Biruni, the executive engineer of Bagerhat Water Development Board, said: “Due to the cyclone, the main rivers in Bagerhat were flowing above the danger level by Sunday afternoon. The highest rise in water level was observed in the Pasur River in Mongla Upazila. Masudur Rahman, the district officer for relief and rehabilitation in Bagerhat, said: “Local residents have started arriving at cyclone shelters in coastal Bagerhat.

Source: bd News24 May 26, 2024 12:29 UTC