Cox’s Bazar, the popular tourist town, has been submerged as relentless rainfall has inundated many roads waist-deep in water. The city is experiencing continuous heavy rain accompanied by gusty winds. Due to the heavy downpour and high tides, most low-lying areas across the district’s upazilas have been flooded, causing extreme hardship for local residents.
As of 6 a.m. today, Kutubdia recorded the highest rainfall within 24 hours at 192 millimeters. Over the past two days, the combined effects of rain and storms have triggered landslides at 53 locations within 33 Rohingya refugee camps in Ukhia and Teknaf. More than 1,400 homes have been damaged due to these landslides. Tragically, one Rohingya resident died when a mud wall collapsed, and 11 others were injured by lightning strikes.
The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) Cox’s Bazar office issued a statement yesterday afternoon highlighting these incidents.
Meanwhile, turbulent sea conditions have forced a passenger and cargo ferry traveling to Saint Martin Island to turn back mid-journey and return to Teknaf. The ferry arrived at Khayukhali ghat in Teknaf municipality around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Teknaf Upazila Executive Officer Sheikh Ehsan Uddin has confirmed the situation.
By Mohammad Morshed
Cox’s Bazar Life Photo
