Flood conditions have started to improve in Parshuram upazila of Feni district as rainfall and river levels begin to subside, according to local residents and officials.
However, widespread waterlogging persists in Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya as of Friday morning, with floodwater continuing to spread into various low-lying areas of Feni Sadar. The flooding, triggered by multiple upstream embankment breaches in India, has pushed water downstream through Parshuram and Fulgazi into neighbouring regions.
Officials from the Feni Water Development Board said that at least 21 embankment breaches have occurred along the Muhuri, Kahua, and Silonia rivers since Monday. These breaches have inundated over 100 villages across Parshuram, Fulgazi, Chhagalnaiya, and parts of Feni Sadar upazila.
Thousands of residents remain waterlogged, with many roads submerged and transportation links cut off. The lack of electricity and mobile network coverage has added to the hardship for affected communities.
While the situation in Parshuram is slowly improving, new areas in Chhagalnaiya and Feni Sadar continue to face inundation. On Friday, floodwaters flowed one to two feet above the Feni–Fulgazi and Feni–Chhagalnaiya regional roads, disrupting movement and relief efforts.
According to the district administration, nearly 7,000 people have taken shelter in 50 designated flood centres, while over 20,000 residents are receiving food and relief support from government teams and local volunteers.
Rezia Begum, a resident of Daulatpur in Fulgazi, expressed frustration at the repeated flooding. “It’s devastating to face another flood so soon. We’ve lost everything again. Floods in July and August have become a cruel annual feature,” she said.
Ali Azam of Uttar Sripur said, “Floodwater is gushing in through broken embankments. We’re cut off again with no electricity or network. Political promises come and go, but our fate remains unchanged.”
Pushpita Rani from Gainbari described how her family, including children and the elderly, are suffering in flooded homes. “Clean water is scarce. Unless permanent embankments are built, we’ll never be safe,” she said.
Md Mojibur Rahman, officer-in-charge of the Feni Met Office, said they recorded 58.5 mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours and noted signs of decreasing precipitation.
Akhtar Hossain Mojumder, executive engineer of the Water Development Board, said the Muhuri River is now flowing 1.93 metres below the danger level. “There’s no immediate risk of further embankment breaches. Repairs will begin once the water recedes,” he said.
Feni Deputy Commissioner Md Saiful Islam said the administration is working in coordination with political activists and volunteers to support the flood-affected population. “Our priority is to ensure emergency assistance and help people recover from the disaster,” he added.