Heavy rainfall and upstream hill runoff caused flooding in low-lying areas of Sherpur’s Jhenaigati upazila on Saturday morning, as the Maharshi River overflowed into the Jhenaigati town market and nearby areas. Roads were submerged, and local residents and traders faced severe disruption. The extent of damage could not be immediately confirmed.

Residents complained that the absence of a protective embankment leaves the market and surrounding lowlands vulnerable to flooding every monsoon. Traders reported water entering their shops, forcing them to protect goods and disrupting normal business activities. In Nalitabari upazila, the Chellakhali River at Batkuchi point flowed two centimeters above the danger level, raising concerns of worsening conditions along riverbanks.

Officials from the Water Development Board said rainfall was recorded at 24.50 millimeters in Sherpur, 35 millimeters in Nalitabari, and 180 millimeters in Nakugaon. Local authorities noted that water levels began to recede by midday. The area’s Member of Parliament stated that a proposal for a permanent embankment on the Maharshi River has been raised in the national parliament to reduce future suffering.