The main gas supply line to Narsingdi was damaged during construction work on a drain, according to Titas Gas authorities
Her Press Secretary Ihasnul Karim confirmed the news to bdnews24.com on Wednesday.
Haor (wetlands) areas in Sunamganj, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Kishoreganj and Netrokona have been swept by flash floods following unusual downpour in the beginning of this month.
Large fields of Boro paddies have rotten after being submerged leading to deaths of fishes and ducks.
The Cabinet has asked the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief to step up aid efforts in the affected areas.