Flood death toll rises to 18 in 7 districts as water levels begin to recede
Among the deceased, four died in Cumilla, one in Feni, five in Chattogram, three in Noakhali, one in Brahmanbaria, one in Lakshmipur, and three in Cox’s Bazar
People in Cumilla’s Burichang are evacuating their homes for higher grounds as floodwaters rise. The devastating flood has affected millions of lives across 11 districts and displaced people across southeastern Bangladesh, compelling them to seek shelter on higher ground. Photo: TBS
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People in Cumilla’s Burichang are evacuating their homes for higher grounds as floodwaters rise. The devastating flood has affected millions of lives across 11 districts and displaced people across southeastern Bangladesh, compelling them to seek shelter on higher ground. Photo: TBS
At least 18 deaths have been reported across the country as several districts have been flooded in the past three days.
Among the deceased, four died in Cumilla, one in Feni, five in Chattogram, three in Noakhali, one in Brahmanbaria, one in Lakshmipur, and three in Cox’s Bazar, Mohammad Kamrul Hasan, the secretary of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief said today (24 August).
He said as many as 944,548 families in eleven districts have become waterlogged.
At least 49.38 lakh people have been affected in the flood in these districts.
“A total of 3,527 shelters have been opened to provide refuge for the waterlogged or affected people, accommodating 284,888 individuals and 21,695 livestock. There are 770 medical teams operational to provide healthcare services to the affected in these 11 districts,” Kamrul said.
He mentioned that the floodwaters are receding in some areas due to the cessation of rain.
However, the water level of seven rivers is still above the danger mark, he added.
