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The Chattogram district administration has kept eight emergency shelters on standby as continuous heavy to very heavy rainfall has heightened the risk of waterlogging and landslides across the city.
The directive, issued on Tuesday by the district administration’s Relief and Rehabilitation Branch and signed by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mian, follows the latest forecast from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
The BMD has warned of continued heavy rainfall across Chattogram division due to a monsoon low-pressure system over the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. The forecast also indicates the possibility of strong winds over the seaport and coastal areas.
According to the district administration, persistent rainfall over the past several days has inundated many low-lying areas in Chattogram city and the district, causing widespread waterlogging and disrupting normal life. The risk of landslides has also increased in the hilly areas.
Authorities have directed all concerned officials to remain on high alert and be prepared to evacuate residents from vulnerable locations to safer places if necessary.
Eight emergency shelters have been designated across four city circles. They are:
Chandgaon Circle: Al-Hera Madrasa and Rashidiya Madrasa.
Agrabad Circle: YWCA Community School and Imrul Quran Mohibbia Deeniya Orphanage.
Kattoli Circle: Feroz Shah Government Primary School and B-Block Government Primary School.
Baklia Circle: Lalkhanbazar Government Primary School and Shaheed Nagar City Corporation Girls’ High School.
The directive also instructed the relevant authorities to open the shelters immediately and relocate residents from high-risk areas if the situation worsens.
The district administration said it is closely monitoring the weather situation and is prepared to take further measures if required.