Days of heavy rainfall, combined with flash floods from the hills and tidal surges from the sea, have inundated at least 20 low-lying villages in Ukhiya. Several thousand residents have become trapped in floodwaters, unable to move freely.
In one tragic incident, lightning struck a Rohingya camp, injuring five members of the same family.
Ukhiya Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Kamrul Hossain Chowdhury, who visited the affected areas, confirmed the situation. He said that dry food was distributed to stranded residents in coastal parts of the Jaliapalong Union last night.
The continuous downpour has also severely damaged rural roads, culverts, vegetable fields, betel leaf plantations, and many earthen homes. UNO Chowdhury added that since last night, Cyclone Preparedness Programme (CPP) volunteers have been working to relocate vulnerable residents to safer shelters.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Collected
