Moderate
Riverbank Erosion
Ongoing
1 sources
2 entities
Severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River in Islampur, Jamalpur
Severe riverbank erosion along the Brahmaputra River has caused the loss of at least 30 houses and large swathes of agricultural land in Belkuchi, Porarchar, and Lakshmipur areas of Islampur, Jamalpur over the last two months. Residents face ongoing uncertainty as homes and a critical 300-meter paved road are threatened, prompting urgent local demands for permanent embankment solutions.
Belkuchi, Porarchar, and Lakshmipur areas, Gaibandha Union, Islampur, Jamalpur
Involved entities
2 RecordsBrahmaputra River
Natural Feature
River
300-meter paved road
Infrastructure
Bridge
Agencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Ongoing monitoring of the erosion situation and coordination with relevant departments.
Other
Other response agencies
Emergency placement of geo-bags in Lakshmipur and data collection for future measures.
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