Over 800 tourists stuck in Sajek due to flash floods

Over 800 tourists are stranded in Sajek tourist centres as floodwaters have submerged the Baghaichhari-Bahaihat Road in Rangamati district.

Shirin Akter, Baghaichhari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), reported that heavy rainfall over the past few days caused significant flooding, with both the Dighinala road and Baghaihat Bazar underwater.

Around 800 tourists are stranded in the Sajek area due to the flooding, according to local media reports.

Low-lying areas of Baghaichari upazila are heavily flooded. Waist-deep water at Baghaihat Bazar has forced the suspension of vehicle services, said Yeasir Arafat, a lineman of Sajek Jeep Samity.

A total of 55 shelters have been prepared, with locals urged to seek safety there, reports UNB.

Vehicular movement has been halted due to the flood conditions.

Pushpa Chakma, manager of Meghpunji Resort in Sajek, noted a drop in tourist numbers and cancellations for Tuesday and Wednesday bookings due to the inclement weather.

Despite the current disruptions, there is hope for improvement. Shirin Akter expressed optimism that road communication will normalise by the afternoon once the rainwater recedes.