Continuous heavy rainfall and hill torrents have worsened flooding across Cox’s Bazar, submerging more than 150 villages in 35 unions and leaving around 500,000 people stranded. Water levels in the Bakkhali and Matamuhuri rivers have risen above danger marks, while at least 22 people have died in landslides over the past four days. The worst-affected areas include Rajakhali, Magnama, and Ujantia unions in Chakaria and Pekua.
Local authorities report that homes, schools, and rural roads are underwater, severely disrupting daily life. Officials have warned of increased landslide risks and urged residents near hills to move to safer locations. The district administration has opened a control room and prepared 648 shelters for rescue and relief operations. River embankments remain mostly intact, though minor overflow has been reported in parts of Chakaria.
According to the weather office, Cox’s Bazar recorded 547 millimeters of rainfall in five days, with heavy rain expected to continue until July 11. Boat services on several coastal routes remain suspended for seven days due to rough seas, stranding thousands of passengers.
স্টাফ রিপোর্টার, কক্সবাজার প্রকাশ : ০৯ জুলাই ২০২৬, ১৯: ৩৫ টানা ভারী বর্ষণ ও পাহাড়ি ঢলে কক্সবাজারে বন্যা পরিস্থিতির আরও অবনতি হয়েছে। জেলার অন্তত ৩৫টি ইউনিয়নের দেড় শতাধিক গ্রাম প্লাবিত হয়ে প্রায় পাঁচ লাখ মানুষ পানিবন্দি হয়ে পড়েছেন। এদিকে জেলার
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