Floods damage 462km of roads across 12 districts: RHD

Floods in 12 Bangladesh districts have affected 462 km of roads under the Roads and Highways Department, including 90.63 km of national highways. The damage, reported between August 20-22, spans Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachari. Heavy rainfall and upstream water flow have submerged roads and caused landslides. RHD officials are working to maintain usable road networks, with final damage assessments pending.