SYLHET, June 20, 2024 (BSS) - Fresh downstream areas of Sunamganj and Sylhet districts are being inundated with gushing waters from upstream areas in northeast India accompanied by downpours while the flood situation remains unchanged. The flood water submerged different upazila health complexes, including Companiganj, Fenchuganj and Goainghat upazila health complexes, said Sylhet Deputy Civil Surgeon Dr Jonmejoy Datta. "We, however, continue providing healthcare services amid this worsening flood situation," he added. Besides, the flood water has already affected thousands of people of 20 unions of seven upazila of Moulvibazar district. Besides, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted continuous rainfall across the country for the next five days commencing 9:00am today, creating possibility of worsening flood situation further in the region.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha June 21, 2024 16:18 UTC