United News of Bangladesh

Vast low-lying areas in Dacope upazila of Khulna have been flooded after a 100-metre stretch of an embankment on the Dhaki River collapsed early Wednesday, allowing tidal waters to rush in and inundate nearby villages, triggering panic among local residents. The embankment breach occurred near Hari Mandir, west of Batbunia Bazar under Ward 7 of Tildanga Union in Polder No. 31, as the Dhaki River devoured the 100-metre section during the night. The collapse caused tidal water to enter surrounding areas, submerging over a hundred homes and vast tracts of farmland. When this correspondent visited the area on Wednesday, local residents were seen moving their houses and belongings to safer places to protect them from further damage. Authorities have yet to plug the breach, and tidal water continues to flow into the locality through the damaged portion of the embankment. 130 metres of Teesta bridge embankment collapses threatening 1700 families

Fish farmers in Bagerhat district have counted a loss of around Tk 10 crore as 5,274 fish and shrimp enclosures in nine upazilas were submerged by floodwater caused by torrential rainfall and unusually strong tide.

Incessant rains for the last several days and tidal surge have inundated some parts of Chattogram city.