Koira, Dakop, and Paikgacha upazilas of Khulna have been affected by floods caused by Cyclone Remal. At least 30 villages have been flooded due to dam breaches in nine places within these three upazilas. Hundreds of shrimp enclosures were washed away, and numerous homes and shops were destroyed. Additionally, heavy rains and storms throughout the night have caused extensive damage in seven unions of the upazilas.
 
According to local residents and town sources, the embankment in front of Belal Gazi's house in Sinherkona of Maheshwaripur Union, Dashalia of Maharajpur Union, and Ward No. 3 of Dakshin Vedkashi Union broke due to the strong pressure of the tide on Sunday night.
 
Locals reported that in these three weak parts of the dam, about 150 meters were breached, causing the area to flood with salty river water. Moreover, water has entered the locality by overflowing some places below the dam. Despite repair efforts throughout the night, the residents could not prevent the flooding.
 
Abdullah Al Mahmud, chairman of Maharajpur Union Parishad (UP), said that the tide on Sunday night caused the Kapotaksh River to breach a 50-meter section of the dam in the Dashalia area of the union. At least two villages and hundreds of shrimp enclosures have been submerged.
 
Maheshwaripur UP Chairman Shahnewaz Shikari stated that the dam broke in the Sinherkona area of the union. Additionally, water overflowed the low-lying areas of the dam in Nayani, flooding at least seven villages and washing away numerous shrimp enclosures and pond fish. Hundreds of people have been affected by the storm and heavy rains.
 
Khadir Ali, Chairman of South Bedkashi Union, said that parts of the dam broke during the night tide in the Matiabhanga area of his union. River water has entered 5-7 villages, and water has crossed the low dam in various parts of the union.
 
Deputy Assistant Engineer Liaqat Ali of Paubo reported that after receiving the cyclone warning signal, efforts were made to repair the dangerous dam with the help of local people and contractors. However, due to incessant rains and higher-than-normal tides, the dams were slightly damaged in some places. Efforts are underway to repair them before the high tide on Monday afternoon.
 
Tariq Uz Zaman, UNO ABM of Koira, said that reports have been received of dam damage in some places. Additionally, initial assessments suggest significant damage due to heavy rains and stormy winds.
 
The Shivsa and Dhali rivers breached the dam at Dakop, flooding eight villages of Tildaka Union.
 
Amirul Azad, in charge of the Khulna Meteorological Office, reported that Cyclone Remal started hitting Khulna's coastal area after ten o'clock last night. After 1 am, the wind speed reached 100 to 130 kmph.
 
Meanwhile, there has been no electricity in Khulna metropolis since nine o'clock last night. Most of the city is submerged in water, and stormy rain continues to pour through the Khulna area.
 
Khulna Deputy Commissioner Khandkar Yasir Arefin said about 100,000 people are staying in shelters.
 
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