The flood situation in Sunamganj and Sylhet districts has worsened due to hill slopes and continuous rainfall. The water is increasing continuously. New areas are sinking.
On Tuesday (June 18) till 12 noon, the water of Surma river in Sunamganj is flowing above 70 cm and the bulletin from the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB), the Surma River at Kanaighat and Sylhet points, and the Kushiyara River at Amalshid and Fenchuganj points, are flowing above the danger level.
Millions of people in flood-affected areas have been trapped due to rising water in houses and roads. Many have left their homes and taken shelters in high places. Elderly family members including women and children in the flood-affected areas are living a dehumanized life as kitchens and toilets are submerged.
They said that the way the water is rising, it could exceed the severity of the 2022 floods.
Abdul Bashir, a resident of Barpara of Sunamganj Municipality, said that the whole Sunamganj city is floating in water. The water is above my knees in my room. Many have left their homes and gone elsewhere. People are in a lot of trouble. Without public-private cooperation, the suffering will increase.