Shawdesh desk: About 300 tourists have become stranded in Rangamati as road communication between Sajek and Khagrachhari has been suspended after torrential rainfall overnight submerged the Baily Bridge.
Shirin Akter, Baghaichhari Upazila Nirbahi Officer, said that heavy rainfall over the past few days caused significant flooding as a result Dighinala road and Baghaihat Bazar were submerged.
Around 300 tourists are stranded in the Sajek area due to the flooding, confirmed Shirin Akter.
Low-lying areas of Baghaichari upazila have been submerged by the flood and waist-deep water at Baghaihat Bazar has forced the suspension of vehicular movement, said Yeasir Arafat, a lineman of Sajek Jeep Samity.
A total of 55 shelters have been prepared for locals.
Pushpa Chakma, manager of Meghpunji Resort in Sajek, mentioned a drop in tourist numbers and cancellations of hotel bookings for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the inclement weather.