Severe flash floods and landslides in Chattogram: 23 dead, over 785,000 people affected, and extensive infrastructure damage

Continuous rainfall and mountain runoff from Sangu, Dulu, and Shankha rivers have caused severe flash flooding and landslides across Chattogram district. The disaster has affected over 785,400 people across 16 upazilas and 24 city wards. 23 deaths have been confirmed due to drowning and landslide incidents. Extensive damage reported to over 400 educational institutions, 2,246 houses, 124 km of roads, and approximately 20,000 tube wells. District administration has set up 24-hour control rooms, and the Bangladesh Army (10th and 24th Infantry Division) is assisting in rescue and relief, while financial aid is being distributed to affected families.