Sudden Embankment Collapse on Kopotaksh River in Sreepur-Kurikahunia; Ring Dam Constructed Under Generator Light
On the morning of Monday, September 28, 2026, a significant 50-meter section of the Kopotaksh River WAPDA embankment and road collapsed in the Kurikahunia-Sreepur area of Pratapnagar Union, Ashashuni, Satkhira. The incident posed a severe flood risk to 10-12 surrounding villages. Local residents, supported by the Water Development Board, worked through the night using generator lighting to construct a ring dam and prevent flooding during high tide.
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Tidal Flood
River
Kopotaksh River
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 1 · upazilla | আশাশুনি উপজেলা, সাতক্ষীরা |
1 · upazilla
আশাশুনি উপজেলা, সাতক্ষীরাInvolved entities
1 RecordWAPDA Embankment
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Upazila administration directed local authorities to initiate emergency repairs.
Volunteer Group
Organized groups of individuals offering free services
Local residents mobilized spontaneously, working through the night with generator lighting to fill the breach with sand and soil to build a ring dam.
Other
Other response agencies
Water Development Board provided support, inspected the site, and monitored the situation with plans for repairs.