Leave of all WDB employees in flood-affected districts cancelled
A control room has been opened at the WDB to monitor the flood situation
People travelling by a boat in flood effected Cumilla. Photo: TBS
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People travelling by a boat in flood effected Cumilla. Photo: TBS
The Bangladesh Water Development Board (WDB) today (21 August) cancelled leave for all officials and employees in districts affected by the recent flash floods.
All officials and employees have been instructed to report for duty at their respective workplaces, said a press release issued by the WDB.
According to the release, a control room has been opened at the WDB to monitor the flood situation.
In case of emergency, flood-hit people have been asked to contact the WDB at the following numbers: 01318234962, 01765405576, 01559728158, 01674356208. They can also send emails to [email protected] and [email protected]
Eight districts in Bangladesh – Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, Khagrachari, and Chattogram – are currently inundated due to heavy rainfall and upstream flooding.
Torrential rains have worsened the situation, causing rivers such as the Kushiyara, Manu, Dhalai, Khowai, Muhuri, Feni, and Halda to flow over the danger levels.
Weather experts warn of a further worsening flood situation, potentially affecting more districts and rivers.
