Heavy to very heavy rainfall in Bangladesh’s north-eastern and northern regions in the next 24 to 48 hours may cause flash floods in Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, and Rangpur

The torrential rain that swept over the country last weekend inundated over 16,400 hectares of cropland, causing losses to many farmers, according to data from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE).

Arrival of monsoon raises concerns of landslides, calling for safety measures

Lalpur, Gourarang, Saheb Bari Ghat and many other low-lying areas in the Sunamganj district are now submerged under floodwater caused by heavy rainfall - threatening catastrophic damage to the upcoming harvesting season while most of the villages are currently only accessible by boats.

Rangamati Roads and Highways Department has restricted heavy vehicles on Rangamati-Khagrachhari road after a portion of it caved in following heavy downpour.