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25,000 families displaced by flood in Hatiya


Published : 22 Aug 2020 09:54 PM | Updated : 07 Sep 2020 04:02 PM

At least 25,000 families were affected by flood due to heavy rain at Hatiya upazila in Noakhali district over the past few days.

Hatiya’s 10 no union was badly hit by rains and low-lying areas are under floodwaters. 

According to the locals, the flooded areas are Harani, Chanandi, Sukhchar, Nijhumdwip, Nalchira, Charking, Charashwar, Tamarddi and Sonadia Unions of the upazila Low-lying areas were submerged and electricity and road links snapped at several places. The rains also crippled electricity supply in many areas.

Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Hatiya Mohammad Rezaul Karim said there had been an unusual tide for the last five days. The low-lying areas of 10 unions have been flooded. Dry food has already been sent to different places.