Heavy rainfall and mountain runoff from Tripura, India, have caused flash flooding in the low-lying areas of Akhaura Upazila, Brahmanbaria, including the land port area. The floodwaters have inundated residential houses, business offices, and hotels near the immigration checkpoint, with concerns regarding potential embankment breaches along the Hawra River. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and have prepared shelters.
Flood category
Flash Flood
District or Upazila level government authorities
The Upazila administration has prepared various educational institutions to serve as shelters and is actively monitoring the situation.