Dhaka: The government has intensified its response to the natural disasters affecting the southeastern and northeastern regions, including flash floods, landslides, and hill collapses. District and Upazila Information Offices, under the Directorate of Mass Communication of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, alongside regional offices of the Department of Information, have been actively campaigning to raise public awareness on natural disasters.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, all 15 upazilas in the Chattogram district, along with the metropolitan area, have been impacted by flooding. The District Information Office has been making emergency public announcements concerning the postponement of HSC examinations, advising against staying in unsafe structures damaged by floods or heavy rainfall, maintaining health precautions, preventing snakebites, and ensuring the safety of vulnerable groups. They are also urging the public to avoid financial transactions while receiving relief and warning against the dangers of electric poles and live wires to prevent accidents. Efforts to prevent dengue by discouraging water stagnation are part of the ongoing awareness campaigns.
The report highlights that there has been no recent rainfall in Khagrachari district, and no new landslides or hill collapses have been reported. Although floodwaters have largely receded, normal conditions have not yet been restored. Since the onset of heavy rainfall, the Khagrachari District Information Office has been broadcasting awareness messages on landslides and floods, as well as post-flood measures.
In Cox's Bazar, 74 unions and the municipal area have been affected. The district reported 78 millimetres of rainfall in the past 24 hours, but no new landslides or hill collapses have occurred. Awareness campaigns and loudspeaker announcements on landslides, floods, and post-flood preparedness continue.
The situation in Rangamati is reported to be normal. The Rangamati District Information Office has been conducting road publicity campaigns, encouraging residents in landslide-prone areas to move to safe shelters.
Recent updates indicate that the disaster situation in Bandarban is stable. Floodwaters have receded, with water levels in the Sangu and Matamuhuri rivers flowing below the danger level. Residents are returning home from shelters, and the District Information Office has maintained awareness campaigns and film screenings on landslides and floods.
Reports from the Sylhet Regional Information Office and District Information Offices of Sunamganj and Habiganj show that Sylhet district received 33.4 millimetres of rainfall over the past 24 hours. With increased rainfall, river water levels are rising, though there is no immediate risk of major flooding. The Kushiyara River, however, is flowing above danger levels at certain points.
In Sunamganj district, the flood situation remains stable, although river levels are rising due to increased rainfall. Habiganj Sadar, Bahubal, and Baniachang upazilas have experienced flash floods due to erosion of the Khowai River, but reduced rainfall has helped floodwaters recede.
In Moulvibazar district, the flood situation is stable, with the Manu River flowing below danger levels. However, breaches in the river protection embankment in Kamalganj upazila have been noted. Public awareness activities continue during and after the flood period.