Bangladesh Floods Kill 44, Affect Over 1 Million

Dhaka. At least 44 people have died and more than 10 lakh people have been affected in the southeastern region of Bangladesh due to floods and landslides caused by continuous monsoon rains.

According to Reuters, the Ministry of Disaster Management of Bangladesh has stated that floods have caused great damage in seven districts. The affected districts include Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj.

According to the ministry, 2,67,918 households have been displaced or trapped due to floods. Thousands of families are out of contact, and daily life has been completely affected. With many houses submerged, people are facing problems cooking food. In some houses, thick mud has accumulated, making kitchens and living spaces unusable.

Local resident Nurul Islam of Chattogram said, "There is still water in our house, there is no way to cook food. The dry food we had has run out, and we have to spend the night in the dark with the children because there is no electricity."

Thousands of flood-affected families are now dependent on dry food like flattened rice, puffed rice, and biscuits, and emergency relief. However, relief materials are facing difficulties in reaching due to roads being washed away, bridges being damaged, and communication being disrupted.

The Bangladeshi army has stated that it is delivering water, medicine, and essential supplies to the affected areas via boats. Although the government has intensified relief and rescue operations, it is still a challenge to reach many remote settlements.