Flood situation eases slightly in Akhaura
Despite the improvement, water levels in the Haora River at the Gangasagar point in Akhaura have risen by 8 cm in the past 24 hours, now flowing 110 cm below the danger level
The flood situation in Akhaura upazila of Brahmanbaria has seen slight improvement as floodwaters began to recede from yesterday night (2 June). Most roads are now clear of water, and homes are also beginning to dry out.
Despite the improvement, water levels in the Haora River at the Gangasagar point in Akhaura have risen by 8 cm in the past 24 hours, now flowing 110 cm below the danger level.
According to local sources, heavy rainfall and hill runoff from upstream India caused flooding in several villages of Akhaura South, Mogra, and Moniyand unions, including Bautola, Abdullahpur, Itna, Kenduyai, Chhaygharia, and Kalikapur. Business establishments of importers and exporters at the Akhaura land port were also submerged.
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In total, at least 18 villages were affected by the flood, leaving around 450 families stranded. Authorities have opened 11 shelters for the affected residents.
Monjur Rahman, executive engineer of the Brahmanbaria Water Development Board, said the Haora River is still flowing below the danger level. "If no new surge of upstream water from India arrives, the floodwaters are unlikely to rise further, even with continued rain."
Akhaura Upazila Nirbahi Officer GM Rashedul Islam said the flood situation is gradually improving. Relief efforts are underway for the affected families, and assessments are being conducted to determine the extent of the damage.
