Coastal areas in Chandpur flooded as Meghna swells
Several coastal areas of Chandpur were flooded on Friday following a sharp rise in the water level of the Meghna River, caused by a low pressure over the Bay of Bengal.
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Flood warning issued for low-lying coastal areas
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre on Friday warned that low-lying coastal areas might be inundated by tidal surges due to the influences of a depression over the Bay of Bengal and the new moon.
Flooding from storm Wipha cuts off hundreds in Vietnam
Flooding caused by Tropical Storm Wipha left hundreds of families cut off in villages in central Vietnam on Wednesday, authorities said...
India鈥檚 arbitrary decision on cross-border river unacceptable
THOUSANDS of people living in the Muhuri basin in Feni recovering from socio-economic losses of the flash flood earlier in July are now faced with similar uncertainty again as the transboundary river swelled by 11 feet in three hours with no warning on June 20. It rained moderately to heavily on the catchment area spreading between India鈥檚 Tripura and Bangladesh...
Feni flood may worsen as low likely over Bay
Seven rivers in the Chattogram division might rapidly swell between July 25 and 27, with two potentially crossing their danger marks, triggering flash flooding in Feni, warned the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre on Tuesday...
Philippines flooding displaces thousands as new storm threatens
Heavy flooding inundated the Philippines鈥� capital on Tuesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and schools and government offices to shut, while a fresh storm brewed off the coast...
Two killed, 10 missing in China flood
Flash floods in eastern China鈥檚 Shandong province killed two people and left 10 missing on Tuesday, state media said...
Feni faces flash flood again as India opens barrage
Thousands of people living along the Muhuri basin in Feni district witnessed something strange waking up on Monday morning when the trans-boundary river swelled by nearly 11 feet in just three hours by 9:00am...
Postponed HSC exam of Cumilla Board to be held on August 12
Due to floods and adverse weather conditions in Feni, the previously postponed Higher Secondary Certificate and equivalent examinations under the Cumilla Board, initially scheduled for July 10, will be held on August 12.
Early action, not just relief
BANGLADESH has long been familiar with the wrath of nature. Nestled in the low-lying delta formed by the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers, the country endures relentless exposure to floods, cyclones, landslides, and the slow erosion of riverbanks. These threats are not new, but climate change has lent them a sharper edge. The Global Climate Risk Index...
5 dead after torrential rain in South Korea
Landslides and floods triggered by torrential rain swept into South Korean villages on Saturday, killing at least five, the national fire agency said...
North, north-east regions face fresh flash flood risk
At least five rivers in north and north-east regions are likely to reach their danger levels at different times over the next three days from today, inundating their adjacent low-lying areas due to periodic rains, occurring inside Bangladesh and in its upstream across the border.
Four northern dists on flood alert
Low-lying areas in four northern districts may get flooded due to heavy to very heavy rainfall by today, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Center鈥檚 special bulletin issued Tuesday afternoon...
Waterlogged US northeast braces for more rain after flash floods
The waterlogged US Eastern Seaboard braced for more rain on Tuesday, after flash floods snarled travel, stranded vehicles and prompted emergency rescues.
Flood recedes leaving trail of destruction
Floodwater has started receding at different upazilas in Feni, exposing damage it has caused to the agriculture, road communications, fisheries and livestock sectors across the district...
Situation escalates in Noakhali, another wet spell approaching
The flood situation in Noakhali escalated on Saturday as water receded slowly while onrush of water from upstream, particularly from Feni, continued amidst warning from the meteorological office about a fresh wet spell beginning from today...
Thousands remain stranded
Thousands of people remained stranded in flood-affected areas and shelters in southern, northeastern and eastern districts as water rushing through damaged embankments continued to expand inland amid water levels in the flood-hit areas falling.
Trump flies to flood-ravaged Texas as scrutiny of response mounts
US President Donald Trump flew to Texas Friday as questions swirled over the authorities' response to flash floods that have left at least 120 people dead, including dozens of children.
Food situation improves in Feni after pause in rainfall
Flood conditions have started to improve in Parshuram upazila of Feni district as rainfall and river water levels subside, locals and authorities said on Friday.
More areas flooded in Feni, victims cry for relief
More villages were inundated on Thursday as flash floods and water stagnation gripped vast swathes of the coastal belt, including major coastal towns and cities, with torrential rain continuing over most of Bangladesh for the fourth consecutive day...
Scrutiny over Texas flood response mounts as death toll tops 120
Texas authorities faced mounting scrutiny Thursday over the response to flash flooding that has left more than 120 people dead, as details surfaced about reported delays of early alerts that could have saved lives...
Deadly China-Nepal flood caused by glacial lake: experts
Flash floods that killed at least nine people in a mountainous region between China and Nepal and swept away a key bridge linking the two countries, were caused by the release of water from a glacial lake, experts said Wednesday...
New TikTok search guide to give correct info on floods
TikTok on Thursday announced launch of a new search guide designed to help users in Bangladesh access authoritative and up-to-date information during the ongoing monsoon flood season, said a press release...
Preparedness, early relief essential for flood victims
YET another flash flood has left thousands stranded in coastal regions, worsening the already fragile disaster-prone areas. Reports show that large swathes of Feni, Cumilla, Shariatpur, Chattogram, Barishal, Khulna and Noakhali grapple with flash floods and widespread inundation. In many areas, residents live without access to safe drinking water. The flood has also...
Thursday鈥檚 HSC exams under madrassah, technical, Cumilla boards postponed countrywide
The authorities on Wednesday night postponed the ongoing Higher Secondary Certificate examinations under the madrassah and the technical boards for Thursday due to inclement weather...
People move to shelters as rain, floods rage
Scores of people moved to shelters as flash floods and water stagnation gripped vast swathes of the coastal belt, including major coastal towns and cities, with torrential rain continuing over most of Bangladesh for the third consecutive day until Wednesday...
More than 30 villages in Feni flooded as dams collapse at 15 points
More than 30 villages in Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas of Feni district have been submerged following the collapse of flood control embankments at 15points along the Muhuri, Kuhua and Silonia rivers...
8 dead, 31 missing in China-Nepal border floods
Floods triggered by torrential rains tore down a Himalayan mountain valley between China and Nepal on Tuesday, with at least eight killed and 31 missing, officials and state media said.
FFWC issues flash flood warning in Feni
The water level of the River Muhuri in Feni district may reach the danger level within the next 24 hours, raising the risk of temporary flash floods in adjacent low-lying areas, said Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre.
Incessant downpour inundates parts of Feni town
Incessant downpour for the past 24 hours till 12:00pm on Tuesday inundated many parts of Feni town, causing immense suffering of residents...