The sea level has surged, submerging coastal regions, including Samiti and Nazirartek Shuntki Mahal. Cyclone Remal's impact has triggered heavy downpours in Cox's Bazar, leading to water intrusion into Samiti and other areas of Ward 1. Kutubdia, Samiti, Mostak, and Basinnah areas are now underwater, prompting residents to seek refuge in relief centers.
Local resident Ali Ajgar from Kutubdia Arya reports widespread flooding due to the rising water levels. Additionally, Shuntki Mahal in Nazirartek has been affected by cyclone-induced water ingress, increasing the workload for its staff.
CPDPI volunteers are using loudspeakers to raise awareness and encourage people to relocate to safer shelters.
Meanwhile, Cox's Bazar district administration is gearing up for disaster management. District Magistrate Mohammad Shahin Imran has announced plans to deploy 8,600 CPDPI and 2,200 Red Crescent volunteers for relief efforts. With 638 centers established and a control room set up at the district magistrate's office, preparations are in full swing.
According to district administration sources, essential supplies include 486 metric tons of rice, 2,75,000 in cash, 1,823,000 from the District Disaster Management Fund, and 29 bundles of corrugated tin, along with 69,000 TK allocated for home construction grants.
The latest bulletin from the weather office has ranked Cox's Bazar as number 9 on the disaster alert scale.
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