Continuous heavy rainfall has triggered a severe risk of landslides in Rajsthali upazila of Rangamati, prompting urgent action from local authorities. The upazila administration has launched operations to relocate residents from high-risk hillside areas to nearby shelters to ensure their safety. The situation has become critical in Ghilachhari and Gaindya unions after five days of uninterrupted rain.

On Wednesday evening, Rajsthali Upazila Nirbahi Officer Yusuf Hasan visited several vulnerable areas, urging residents living at the foot of hills to move immediately to designated shelters. Public awareness campaigns, including loudspeaker announcements, are being conducted to alert people about the dangers of staying in risky zones. Local officials and representatives have been instructed to assist in disaster management efforts.

According to the administration, nine shelters have been prepared across three unions, and around 40 residents have already taken refuge. Fire service teams remain active on the ground to respond to any emergency as relocation of remaining residents continues.