Flood situation improves in Parshuram, crisis deepens in other parts of Feni

Flood conditions in Parshuram upazila of Feni district began to improve on Friday as rainfall decreased and river water levels subsided, according to local residents and authorities.

However, the situation remains critical in Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya, where widespread waterlogging continues. Floodwaters—caused by breaches in upstream embankments in India—have moved downstream, inundating parts of Chhagalnaiya and low-lying areas of Feni Sadar.

Officials from the Water Development Board reported that 21 embankment breaches along the Muhuri, Kahua, and Silonia rivers since Monday have submerged more than 100 villages across Parshuram, Fulgazi, Chhagalnaiya, and Sadar upazila. The flooding has disrupted transportation, submerged roads, and cut off electricity and mobile networks in many areas.

While water levels have started receding in Parshuram, new areas in Chhagalnaiya and Feni Sadar are now experiencing rising floodwaters. On Friday, water flowed one to two feet above regional roads connecting Feni to Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya.

The district administration reported that around 7,000 people have taken shelter in 50 designated centres, while more than 20,000 flood-affected residents are receiving food and relief support from government teams and local volunteers.

“It’s devastating to face another flood so soon. We’ve lost everything again,” said Rezia Begum of Daulatpur, Fulgazi. “Floods in July and August have become a cruel annual feature.”

Ali Azam from Uttar Sripur echoed similar frustration: “Floodwater is gushing in through broken embankments. We’re cut off again with no electricity or network. Political promises come and go, but our fate remains unchanged.”

Pushpita Rani of Gainbari described the dire situation inside her flooded home. “Clean water is scarce. Unless permanent embankments are built, we’ll never be safe,” she said.

Feni Met Office Officer-in-Charge Md Mojibur Rahman said the area received 58.5 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours, with signs of a decrease in precipitation.

Water Development Board Executive Engineer Akhtar Hossain Mojumder noted that the Muhuri River was flowing 1.93 metres below the danger mark. “There’s no immediate risk of further breaches. Repairs will begin as soon as water levels drop,” he said.

Deputy Commissioner Md Saiful Islam said authorities are working closely with political activists and volunteers to support the affected communities and help them recover from the disaster.

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