Editorial photo #13944928 Human Interest
Flood Crisis In Banshkhali
Severe flooding inundates the Katharia area of Banshkhali, Chattogram, Bangladesh, on July 9, 2026, following five consecutive days of heavy rainfall, flash floods from surrounding hills, and high tidal surges from the Bay of Bengal. Homes, roads, schools, farmland, and local businesses are submerged, forcing residents to wade through floodwaters, shelter inside waterlogged houses, and navigate inundated communities under persistent rain. Thousands of families remain stranded as transportation, livelihoods, and daily life are disrupted across the flood-affected upazila. (Photo by Muhammad Amdad Hossain/NurPhoto)
