In the last few days, 25-30 houses, crop land and several establishments were washed away due to erosion, forcing many families to live under the open sky.
Many people have shifted their valuables including furniture to the side of the road and near the flood protection dam.
Meanwhile, residents of Gobardhan and Garibullatari villages under Mahishkhocha union of the upazila noticed severe erosion near the embankment on Tuesday midnight. Many establishments including a mosque have been submerged in the river.