Ongoing landslide at Tripura Palli, Satchari National Park: 24 families at risk and hanging bridge approach collapsed
Continuous heavy rainfall and flash floods have triggered landslides at Tripura Palli and surrounding Satchari National Park in Chunarughat, Habiganj. While 5 families were previously displaced, 24 families remain at high risk of displacement. Additionally, the approach road and guide walls of a hanging bridge under construction collapsed due to heavy rain and erosion, sparking concerns regarding construction quality.
Hazard specifics
Flood category
Flash Flood
Trigger / cause
Continuous heavy rainfall, mountain runoff, hill torrents, and strong currents in mountain streams
Involved entities
2 RecordsOnly access road and bridge to Tripura Palli
Hanging bridge at Satchari National Park
Causative Person
4 Records| Name | Age | Role | Legal status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galib Chowdhury | — | UNO of Chunarughat | — |
| Ashish Debbarma | — | Resident | — |
| Chittra Debbarma | — | Headman of the village | — |
| Mehedi Hasan | — | Satchari National Park Range Officer | — |
Galib Chowdhury
UNO of ChunarughatAshish Debbarma
ResidentChittra Debbarma
Headman of the villageMehedi Hasan
Satchari National Park Range OfficerAgencies deployed
Local Administration
District or Upazila level government authorities
The UNO of Chunarughat is considering alternative housing for the risky families and requested a written application for potential structural interventions and erosion control.