Published : 11 Jul 2026, 05:10 AM
Updated : 08 Sep 2026, 09:23 AM
Despite reports that floodwaters in several Chattogram Upazilas—triggered by continuous rain and landslides—have been receding, the number of affected people has been increasing amid complaints of frequent and prolonged power cuts and mobile network failures.
The District Relief and Rehabilitation Office said 754,590 people from 188,648 families in 176 unions have been affected as of Friday afternoon.
Many places in the Satkania, Lohagara, Chandanaish, and Banshkhali Upazilas have been under water since Sunday.
At least 10 people died and 10 were injured over the period.
On Thursday, Chattogram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mian said about 450,000 people had been trapped in the water and cancelled the leaves of his colleagues to help tackle the situation.
Suffering in Satkania
Satkania Upazila administrator (UNO) Khondoker Mahmudul Hasan said 17 unions and the Satkania municipality were submerged.
He said the floodwater had started to recede in the municipality in the evening, but termed the overall situation as “complicated”.
According to those affected, the flood situation in the Upazila depends on the rainfall in the hills. The water flows downstream through the Sangu and Dolu rivers, and Hangor Canal. If it rains towards Bandarban, it affects the Satkania region, they said.
The Bangladesh Water Development Board said the water in the Dohazari section of the Sangu River was 13cm above the danger level as of 6pm on Friday. It was 14cm on Thursday.
Road communication between Chattogram and Bandarban has been suspended due to the floodwater in Bajalia Union of the Upazila.
Locals said mobile networks were not available due to power outages in many areas. Countless mobile phone batteries ran out of charge due to the situation.
UNO Hasan also attested to the problems, saying the “actual figures” could be available on Saturday morning.
Banshkhali Battered
Banshkhali UNO Md Ruhul Amin told bdnews24.com that roads are being cut off in many locations to remove water as almost all of the 14 unions in the Upazila are affected.
He, however, said floodwater started receding since the afternoon when nearly 55,000 people were reported marooned, up from 38,000 on Thursday.
