Continuous heavy rainfall over the past two to three days has raised serious fears of landslides in Teknaf, a border upazila of Cox’s Bazar. Thousands of residents living at the foot of hills are now at risk, prompting local administration and forest officials to issue special warnings and conduct loudspeaker announcements urging people in vulnerable areas to move to safer shelters.

According to local sources and officials, the downpour began on the night of June 21 and continued until the afternoon of June 22, softening the soil and increasing the risk of hill collapse. Areas including Hnila, Whaikyang, Sabrang, Baharchhara, and parts of Teknaf Sadar have been identified as highly vulnerable. More than five hundred houses in low-lying areas have become waterlogged, disrupting road communication and submerging agricultural land and shrimp enclosures.

Officials confirmed that evacuation efforts are underway, with coordination between forest workers and local representatives. The Teknaf Upazila administration is monitoring the situation and preparing relief for affected families while ensuring the safety of those trapped by floodwaters.