Traffic on the Chattogram-Kaptai road came to a halt on Tuesday morning following a landslide in the Baluchara area of Wagga Union under Kaptai upazila in Rangamati district. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m., temporarily suspending movement of vehicles and pedestrians. According to Kaptai Police Station Officer-in-Charge Sheikh Mahmudul Hasan Rubel, a team led by Senior Station Officer Delwar Hossain from the Kaptai Fire Service began clearing trees and debris with help from locals. No casualties have been reported.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer Md. Raihanul Islam visited the site along with police and local officials to assess the situation and inspect vulnerable areas. Following instructions from the district administration, 18 shelters have been opened across five unions in the upazila to accommodate residents if needed. The administration has arranged food and safety measures for those taking refuge.

Authorities continue cleanup operations to restore normal traffic movement and ensure safety in the affected region.