With floodwaters receding in some areas, water borne diseases such as diarrhoea, jaundice, typhoid and skin conditions, are spreading, adding to the overall miserable conditions of the people.
The under-construction rail project has unintentionally created an obstacle for the natural water flow in the region, resulting in water levels reaching heights of three to five metres across the landscape
As waters slowly begin to recede in the aftermath of heavy rains and flooding in Chattogram division over the past week, we are only just coming to terms with the devastation left in its wake.