Severe flooding, landslides, and widespread crop damage in Cox's Bazar (July 4-14, 2026)

Continuous heavy monsoon rainfall starting on July 4, 2026, and mountain runoff triggered severe flooding, waterlogging, and multiple landslides in Cox's Bazar district through July 14, 2026. This disaster resulted in 32 confirmed deaths and 1 missing person, affecting approximately 800,000 people and flooding 49% of the district's area, including 70 unions and 4 municipalities. Widespread destruction occurred across housing, infrastructure, and the agricultural sector, with total estimated losses reaching 890 crore BDT. Rohingya refugee camps also reported 15 deaths. Flash flooding was particularly severe in Ramu upazila due to the Bakkhali River exceeding the danger level.