Sunamganj flood leaves 2.9 million stranded

Floods triggered by heavy rainfall have submerged 11 Upazilas in Sunamganj, leaving some 2.9 million people stranded.

Six Upazilas in the district were flooded on Thursday. The other five have been inundated since Friday afternoon, reports bdnews24.com.

Following the collapse of road links between the district and the rest of the country, the internal communication system between the 11 Upazilas has also broken down. Millions have been left without power.

Sunamganj Sadar, Chhatak, Dowarabazar, Bishwambarpur, Tahirpur and Shantiganj Upazilas were submerged on Thursday afternoon.

A day later, Jamalganj, Dharmapasha, Derai, Shalla and Jagannathpur Upazilas were also engulfed by floodwaters.