Continuous rainfall for five days has severely disrupted life in Rangamati, cutting off three major road connections and flooding low-lying areas of Baghaichhari upazila. Around 20,000 people have become waterlogged, while two people died after being swept away in Kaptai Lake. Nearly 4,000 hectares of farmland are submerged, and 411 tourists remain stranded in Sajek. The district administration is making extensive efforts to manage the crisis.

Officials reported that mountain runoff from India has caused the Kachalong River’s water level to rise sharply, inundating vast areas. The rising water in Kaptai Lake has submerged croplands in Baghaichhari, Barkal, and Longadu upazilas. District authorities have opened 34 shelters housing about 4,500 people, supported by a 2 million taka grant from the Prime Minister’s relief fund. Local residents are also assisting in rescue and relief operations.

Road communication between Rangamati and Khagrachhari, as well as several internal routes, has been cut off due to landslides and flooding. Officials warned that damage to roads and farmlands may increase if rainfall continues.