RANGAMATI: At least 14 villages in Baghaichhari upazila of the district were submerged due to rains and onrush of hill water for the last three days, rendering 60,000 people marooned, reports UNB.
Onrush of hill water along with torrential rain submerged different villages including Karengatoli, Baghaihat, Bangaltoli, Rupkari, Kadamtoli, Tula-ban, Gucchagram, Muslim Block, Imam Para, Master Para, Gunia Para, Sarkar Para, College Para and Old Marishya.
A vast area of crops land went under flood water, forcing people to take shelter in the nearest schools, colleges and madrashas.AKM Mamunur Rashid, DC of Rangamati, said several villages were flooded as the water of Kachalong River rises following the rain.