Despite rivers flowing below the danger mark, water remains stagnant in many parts of Noakhali.
As of Thursday, low-lying areas across all upazilas in the district are still inundated.
The district Red Crescent flood control room is still conducting operations to ensure smooth distribution of relief where needed, collaborating closely with local government bodies and NGOs.
Earlier this week, the organisation conducted surveys in affected households to assess their urgent requirements.
Local van driver Rafiq said there has been an increase in cases of diarrhoea and other waterborne illnesses, particularly affecting children with cold-related ailments.
He said he has been busy recently as he is providing transport for patients seeking medical attention in the flood-affected area.
Flood water receding slowly in Lakshmipur, 550,000 maroonedMoinuddin, a fruit seller of Hasanpur Village in Sadar upazila, said he will suffer for a long time because of the floods.
Moinuddin used to sell fruits on vans before. Recently, he rented a store in nearby Danamiyar Bazar by taking instalments.
All of his recent stocks, except for 5kgs of oranges, got rotten as the floods hit on July 21. He said: “I do not know how I can cope with the loss and restart the business. Only Allah can save me from this suffering.”
Residents have voiced concerns over the accessibility of medical aid in remote areas.
On being asked about relief distribution, a resident of Krishnapur village said: “Medical support rarely comes to remote areas like ours.”
Zamir Uddin, an autorickshaw driver from West Maizdi, lost ten days' worth of income due to waterlogged roads.
He needed to repair his autorickshaw, before starting again, due to damage caused by the floodwaters.
He described how the waterlogging has also led to increased fares for local CNGs and autorickshaws, as drivers contend with challenging conditions.
Several autorickshaw drivers complained that logged water drains the battery fast. The residents are experiencing a triple to fivefold hike in fare.
Furthermore, the paved roads linking villages to local hubs have suffered extensive damage, with asphalt defaced and underlying bricks exposed in many places.
