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Bangladesh: Situation Report No.177 - Flood

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Name of Disaster: Flood

Locations: Barisal, Patuakhali, Sylhet and Moulovibazar

Date of Disaster: June, 15, 2010

Situation Report No.177

Flash flood caused by heavy downpour hit at least 50 villages in Barisal while tidal water flooded five villages in Patuakhali in the last two days. On the other hand, in Sylhet district, Flood situation in the district remained unchanged yesterday despite decrease in rainfall in the last 24 hours.

Barisal

The flash flood in Barisal followed continuous downpour and onrush of water from upstream rendering at least 50 villages and shoals of five upazilas of the district. A large number of people in the affected areas of Mehendiganj, Hizla, Muladi, Wazirpur and Agoiljhara have taken shelter on high land and in educational institutions.

Patuakhali:

In Patuakhali, at least five villages under Aila-hit Mirzaganj upazila were inundated as the flood control embankment on the Payra river collapsed at different points during high tide on Monday and Tuesday. The tidal water rose above the normal level. It was flowing at 2.60 metre which is 0.60 metre higher than usual level, according to Water Development Board officials. Several areas of the 7 km-long flood control embankment washed away as high tide hit the coast. The dam was earlier affected by both cyclones Sidr and Aila.

Mehendiabad, Ranipur, Charkhali, Golkhali and Hajikhali village of Mirzaganj upazila were inundated as tidal water entered through the breaches.