Published: 11:46 AM, 25 August 2026
Upstream water floods homes, croplands in Brahmanbaria
Sudden runoff from India's Tripura state has flooded low-lying areas of three border unions in Akhaura upazila of Brahmanbaria district, inundating around 250 hectares of cropland and leaving dozens of families stranded.
The affected areas are mainly in Mogora, South and Monionda unions, where the sudden surge of water has submerged agricultural land, creating concern among local residents as water levels continue to rise.
Local officials said around 32 families have been affected, while residents said the number of waterlogged households is around 40.
A visit to the affected areas found water entering through Rajipur Khal beside Abdullahpur Government Primary School, creating waterlogging in nearby areas.
Large areas of farmland in Kalikapur, Kendubai, Rahimpur and Rajendrapur villages under South Union have gone underwater. Several homes have also been inundated.
Water has entered an import-export office opposite the Akhaura land port, while an adjacent tea shop and hotel have been forced to suspend operations after being flooded.
Abu Hanif of Rajendrapur village said the sudden flow of water from India had caused significant damage to local people.
"Ponds and croplands have gone underwater. There has been no rain in our area. The water suddenly came down from upstream," he said.
Zahir Mia, a member of Ward No. 7 of South Union, said many homes and agricultural fields in Rahimpur, Kendubai and Bengachhar villages have been inundated.
He said cleaning the Jaji River and nearby canals could help drain the water quickly.
Akhaura Upazila Agriculture Officer Md Masud Rana said around 25 hectares of farmland in Akhaura municipality, Mogora and South Union areas have been submerged.
"However, if the water recedes quickly, the possibility of significant crop damage will remain low," he said.
Akhaura Upazila Nirbahi Officer Taposhi Rabea said the authorities are closely monitoring the situation caused by the sudden hill runoff.
"We are taking the rise in water levels seriously.
Around 32 families are currently waterlogged," she said.
She added that schools in the border areas have been kept ready to be used as shelters if necessary, although no affected families had moved to the shelters yet.
"Relief materials have also been kept ready. We will distribute them if necessary," she said.
