Heavy rainfall and upstream runoff caused the Manu, Kushiyara, and Dhalai rivers to overflow and breach embankments in Rajnagar, Moulvibazar, since July 9, 2026. The flooding, with water depths up to 0.8 meters, has left approximately 20,000 people stranded across several upazilas. The event resulted in two confirmed fatalities, including an elderly man in Akua village and an unidentified woman in Tengra union.
Flood category
Flash Flood
River
Manu, Kushiyara, and Dhalai rivers
Water depth (m)
0.8
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 4 · upazilla | রাজনগর, সদর, কুলাউড়া ও কমলগঞ্জ উপজেলা |
| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Md. Ashraf Mia (Ashraf Ali) | 71 · Male | Dead | — |
| Unidentified female | · Female | Dead | — |
District or Upazila level government authorities
Distributed dry food and deployed boats and speedboats for rescue operations.
Relief items: dry food