Severe flooding and embankment collapse in Pekua leaves over 100,000 stranded

Heavy rainfall and mountain runoff caused the Matamuhuri River embankment to collapse in Pekua, Cox's Bazar, on July 10, 2026. The flooding has left over 100,000 people stranded and caused one confirmed fatality. Many families are facing acute food insecurity as they are unable to cook due to water entering their homes, prompting relief efforts.