Heavy Rainfall, Flash Floods, Landslides, and Agricultural Damage in Rangamati (July 2026)
Continuous heavy rainfall and mountain runoff have triggered severe flash floods and over 135 landslides across Rangamati district, including Rajasthali and Kaptai upazilas. The incident resulted in three deaths, with approximately 35,000 people and 8,800 families affected. Over 500 families were displaced, seeking shelter in 18 centers. Significant infrastructure was damaged, and the floods caused widespread agricultural destruction impacting 3,675 hectares of farmland with an estimated loss of 61.45 crore BDT. Ongoing relief and restoration efforts continue.
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Flash Flood
River
Kachalang River, Kaptai Lake
Trigger / cause
Prolonged heavy rainfall and mountain runoff
Affected scope
2 Records| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 3 · district | রাঙামাটি জেলা ও তিন পার্বত্য জেলা |
| 2 · upazilla | রাজস্থলী ও কাপ্তাই উপজেলা |
3 · district
রাঙামাটি জেলা ও তিন পার্বত্য জেলা2 · upazilla
রাজস্থলী ও কাপ্তাই উপজেলাInvolved entities
2 RecordsBaghaichhari-Marishya-Dighinala road
Kaptai Canal
Named victims
2 Records| Name/Occupation | Age/Gender | Status | Injury description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmoni Chakma | · Female | Dead | — |
| Md. Bodi Mia Merchant | · Male | Dead | — |
Dalmoni Chakma
Md. Bodi Mia
Causative Person
2 Records| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nazma Ashrafi | — | Deputy Commissioner of Rangamati | — |
| Dipen Dewan | — | Member of Parliament | — |
Nazma Ashrafi
Deputy Commissioner of RangamatiDipen Dewan
Member of ParliamentAgencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
Local administration issued warnings and is coordinating disaster relief through a control room. Miking and awareness campaigns encouraged evacuation to shelters. 8,800 families received food aid.
Relief items: Food aid
Bangladesh Army
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
Assisted 150 tourists in departing Sajek and provided disaster response.