Continuous heavy rainfall and upstream water flow have worsened flooding across multiple regions of Bangladesh. According to the Water Development Board, water levels in ten major rivers are flowing above danger marks, severely affecting Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts. Landslides triggered by persistent rain have already claimed 30 lives in hilly areas. Meteorologists describe this monsoon as the most extreme in forty years, with rainfall records approaching those of 1983.

The prolonged downpour has disrupted electricity, created acute shortages of safe drinking water, and left hundreds of thousands stranded. Road communication has been cut off in many areas, hampering relief and rescue operations. Authorities have urged the use of high-capacity boats and air support to reach remote flood-hit zones. The Meteorological Department attributes the abnormal rainfall to global climate change and El Niño effects.

Officials warn that the flood situation may worsen in the next 48 hours before gradual improvement. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue until July 13, with coastal and northeastern regions under heightened alert. Experts caution that prolonged rain could increase risks of waterborne diseases and call for urgent relief and medical measures.