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Control room opened for flood-hit hill districts

Staff Correspondent
9 July 2026 18:49 Updated: 9 July 2026 18:49

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The Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs has opened a control room to strengthen round-the-clock coordination with local authorities in response to flash floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rainfall in the three hill districts.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said the control room has been activated to ensure continuous communication and coordination with district administrations as the situation evolves.

The ministry also requested people to contact designated officials in case of emergencies.

Meanwhile, the government said 30 people have died in the Chattogram division over the past five days due to heavy rainfall, flash floods and landslides.

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