Heavy rain and hill runoff have triggered floods in several upazilas of Sherpur, Mymensingh, and Netrakona districts, leaving a trail of destruction in the region. As floodwaters have started to recede, the scars of devastation are becoming visible.
At least 10 people have lost their lives in flash flood, and Aman paddy on over a hundred thousand hectares of land have been submerged while vegetables have been damaged by floodwater. Besides, fish has been washed away, and many homes have been severely damaged.
Floodwaters have also damaged many roads in the affected villages, creating a shortage of animal fodder in the region.
Despite significant damage, no adviser from the government has visited flood-hit areas, sparking frustration among the victims.
However, government officials claim that they are doing everything possible to distribute relief materials among flood victims, though transportation issues have made access to some areas difficult.
Despite pressing need, relief activities in Mymensingh and Netrakona have been minimal. Unlike Feni and Cumilla, where government advisers visited flood-hit areas and significant relief materials were distributed, these two districts remain largely neglected.
Lack of attention from government officials and the slow pace of relief distribution have left many residents stranded without adequate food, pure drinking water, or medical supplies.
Amid the dire situation, extended relief activities and full government support are urgently needed. Rebuilding roads, and providing is critical to prevent a prolonged crisis in Mymensingh and Netrakona.
The absence of such support threatens the livelihoods of countless families, making it imperative for the government to focus on these areas with the same level of attention and resources as in Feni and Cumilla.
According to the data from Department of Agricultural Extension, Aman paddy on 10,560 hectares of land were destroyed and 43,250 farmers affected in Dhobaura upazila alone. In Haluaghat, Aman paddy on 10,310 hectares of land have been damaged, impacting 25,275 farmers. Fulbaria has seen 3,405 hectares of land destroyed, affecting 15,600 farmers.
The flood situation is improving in Mymensingh, according to District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md. Sanowar Hossain.
He said, “Nearly 200,000 people have been affected by this year’s floods. Several institutions were also flooded. However, water levels of the Kangsha and Nitai rivers are receding, and water from homes is draining quickly. People in flood-stricken areas are now returning from the shelters to their homes.”
Additionally, 357 educational institutions in three upazilas of the district have been damaged by floodwaters.
District Primary Education Officer Mizanur Rahman Khan said that 165 schools in Haluaghat, 90 in Dhobaura, and 19 in Fulbaria, totaling 274 government primary schools, have been flooded. Of these, 63 schools were used as shelters, where classes remain suspended. However, educational institutions across the country currently remain closed on the occasion of Durga Puja.
