Govt opens 220 shelter centres to tackle rain-spawn disasters in Bandarban
The Bandarban district administration has opened 220 shelter centres in seven upazilas of the hill district to prevent any rain-related incidents, including landslides.
The district has been experiencing downpours intermittently since Thursday night (29 May) under the influence of the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal.
Of them, there are 46 in Bandarban Sadar, 28 in Ruma, 19 in Rowangchhari, 15 in Thanchi, 55 in Lama, 15 in Alikadam and 42 in Naikhongchhari.
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The district administration has opened a control room to help people with the mobile number 01309744923.
Those living in hilly pockets have been advised to take shelter at the centres as the administration made publicity through miking in the morning.
A police team led by an additional superintendent of police has been formed to extend support to the people.
Meanwhile, vehicular movement on Lama-Alikadam road remained suspended for a while in the morning as a tree fell on it.
