A Correspondent:
Mymensingh: Low-lying areas in two unions of Haluaghat upazila have been flooded after a section of embankment along the Ghoraghat River collapsed due to onrush of water from hilly areas and continu-ous rainfall.
Gazirvita and Bhubankura unions were inundated as water from the Garo hills rushed into the area since early morning, raising concern among local residents.
Officials said the water level of the Ghoraghat River increased rapidly due water flow from hills, sub-merging farmlands and low-lying settlements in some villages.
Many families have started preparing to move to safer locations as water continues to enter residential areas.
Faysal Ahmed, Haluaghat Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), said water is entering the locality through Gazirvita and Bhubankura points along the border area.
He added that two earthen roads in the affected unions have already been damaged due to the flooding.
“All necessary preparations have been taken to deal with the situation,” he said.
