Severe flash flooding in Khagrachhari district: Displacement, infrastructure damage, and extensive relief distribution

Continuous heavy rainfall since July 6, 2026, caused severe flash flooding and landslides in Khagrachhari, affecting approximately 20,000 people. Over 7,000 families were displaced, seeking refuge in 135 government shelters. Rising water levels in the Chengi and Maini rivers submerged roads, power substations, and 30 villages. By mid-July 2026, 8,000 farmers faced agricultural losses totaling BDT 122.1 million. The government suspended micro-credit installments for July, and subsequent relief efforts, supported by Kazuko Bhuiyan Welfare Trust and Multi Serve International, were distributed to affected families by August 2, 2026.