Landslides hit Chattogram, no casualties reported
UNB
30th July, 2021 12:09:59 PM
Although heavy downpours unleashed landslides in the hills of Lalkhan Bazar and Ambagan Floorpass of Chattogram city Thursday, no casualties were reported.
However, steady rains in various parts of the port city and resulting landslides obstructed traffic on several roads.
Following the incidents, the district administration relocated five families from the affected areas and cleared the debris.
Chattogram Deputy Commissioner Mominur Rahman said, The district administration and the Fire Service and Civil Defence officials visited the spots and are taking stock of the situation. Amid concerns about more landslides, the district administration has taken steps to relocate people from the risky areas, Mominur added.