Flash flooding in northeastern districts and extensive crop loss in Haor region: Situation update
Between April 26 and May 4, 2026, prolonged flash flooding impacted northeastern districts including Netrokona, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, Habiganj, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, and Brahmanbaria. Approximately 49,073 hectares of Boro rice fields were damaged due to heavy rainfall. Over 50,913 farming families were impacted, totaling 257,460 affected people. The government plans to provide 177 crore BDT in financial support to affected farmers.
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Flash Flood
River
Kangsha, Someswari, Manu, Kushiyara, Dhalai, Juri
Affected scope
1 Record| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 7 · district · 201.2 | নেত্রকোনা, মৌলভীবাজার, সিলেট, হবিগঞ্জ, সুনামগঞ্জ, কিশোরগঞ্জ ও ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া |
7 · district · 201.2
নেত্রকোনা, মৌলভীবাজার, সিলেট, হবিগঞ্জ, সুনামগঞ্জ, কিশোরগঞ্জ ও ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়াInvolved entities
7 RecordsKangsha River
Someswari River
Manu River
Kushiyara River
Dhalai River
Juri River
Boro rice
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Government officials have been appointed in every upazila to assist farmers and facilitate the distribution of harvesting and drying machinery. Government paddy procurement delayed in Moulvibazar.
Other
Other response agencies
Planning to distribute 177 crore BDT in financial aid to affected farmers.