Emergency Flood Appeal

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Over 2 Million People Stranded as Floodwaters Devastate Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, and Sylhet
A humanitarian crisis has unfolded in Bangladesh as relentless rainfall and surging river levels have plunged vast regions into chaos, leaving more than two million people stranded. The flood situation, worsening by the hour, has ravaged Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, and Sylhet, cutting off entire communities and turning lives upside down.
In Feni, the upazilas of Parshuram, Fulgazi, and Chhagalnaiya are bearing the brunt of nature’s fury. Chhagalnaiya was hardest hit last night (20th August), with floodwaters engulfing almost every corner of the upazila. Rural roads have disappeared beneath the rising waters, agricultural fields have been submerged, and fish ponds have turned into lifeless pools, severing the lifeblood of countless families.
In Cumilla, widespread flooding caused by swollen Gumti and Muhuri rivers has left the situation dire. Over the past four days, 320 millimeters of rain have fallen, with more expected due to a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.
The Gumti River is now 10 to 15 centimeters above the danger mark, raising fears of a severe food shortage. Upazilas like Adarsha Sadar, Burichang, Brahmanpara, Debidwar, and Muradnagar are struggling as floodwaters rise.
In Noakhali, relentless rains and tidal surges have stranded over a million people, with floodwaters showing no signs of receding. Kabirhat Upazila alone has 250,000 people trapped, and officials warn that the worst is yet to come.
Senbagh upazila, especially the unions near the border, is among the hardest-hit areas, with nearly 100,000 people marooned. Schools have been converted into shelters, but resources are running thin as the crisis deepens.
Sylhet is also in crisis, with 300,000 people stranded in Guainghat and Companiganj upazilas as swollen rivers threaten entire communities.
The situation is similarly dire in Habiganj and Moulvibazar, where multiple rivers have breached their banks.
Md Javed Iqbal, an executive engineer at the Water Development Board, warns that continued rainfall could push the region to the brink of catastrophe.
As the floodwaters rise and the relentless rains continue to pour, the people of Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali, and Sylhet find themselves facing an increasingly uncertain and harrowing future. With each passing hour, the urgency of their needs grows more dire, and the window for effective action is very tight.
Community Against Poverty (CAP) Bangladesh is actively on the ground, mobilizing teams to assess the needs of those most affected by the floods. In response to the dire situation, we are providing vulnerable communities with essential emergency aid. This includes hot meals, dry food, basic medicines, and long-lasting food parcels, all aimed at helping these communities survive during this critical time. Our efforts are focused on reaching those in desperate need, ensuring they have the resources to endure and recover from this devastating crisis.
Team Read
Cap Foundation