In Khulna, breaches in key embankments have led to severe flooding, inundating villages, fish enclosures, and crop fields. The Panikhali embankment in Dakop upazila collapsed, allowing floodwaters to sweep through local fish farms and communities. Similarly, the WAPDA embankment in Diluhti union, Paikgasa, gave way under pressure from high tides, further exacerbating the situation.
Local residents reported that around 1 PM on Thursday, the WAPDA embankment at the southern end of the 22nd Polder in Kalinagar, Diluhti union, ruptured due to the intense high tide. The breach, spanning over 300 feet, has submerged the villages of Kalinagar, Horinkhola, and Darunmallik. Newly planted paddy fields, seedbeds, and homes have all been flooded.
Despite relentless efforts by locals to repair the embankment throughout the night, strong currents have made restoration efforts nearly impossible. The Shibsa River’s powerful currents have also led to the collapse of the Panikhali embankment in Dakop, resulting in widespread flooding across several villages and fish enclosures.
Additionally, continuous heavy rainfall has caused severe waterlogging in Khulna city. Major roads in areas like Tutpara, Boyra, Nirala, Maulavipara, and Baytipara have been submerged, rendering them impassable.
The Khulna district administration has announced that the Water Development Board has initiated repair work on the damaged embankments to prevent further flooding and damage.
