, Oct. 12 -- metre section of a Water Development Board embankment collapsed into the Dhaki River near Botbunia Bazar in Dacope upazila of Khulna on Sunday night, flooding several areas.

The embankment gave way around 8:00 pm under pressure from the rising tide, leaving 15 families severely affected.

During the subsequent low tide, the Water Development Board temporarily stopped tidal water from entering the area by placing sand-filled geo-bag tubes at the affected site.

Several families have suffered heavy losses, with some losing their homes to river erosion. Others have started dismantling their houses and moving their belongings to the nearby embankment for safety.

The affected families are now taking shelter in the open, facing s...