15 dead, 48 lakh people affected in flood in 11 districts

Fifteen people died and over 48 lakh people have been affected as the ongoing flood hit 77 upazilas in 11 districts of the country.

Among the 15 deaths, four were in Cumilla, one in Feni, four in Chattogram, one in Noakhali, one in Brahmanbaria, one in Lakshmipur and three were in Cox's Bazar districts. Among the deaths, two were women, according to information provided by Disaster Management and Relief Ministry.

Feni, Cumilla, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Chattogram, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur and Cox's Bazar districts have been affected in the ongoing flood since August 20, reports BSS.

A total of 9,46,769 families have been stranded in the flood while 1,95,030 people and 18,096 cattle were given shelter to 3176 shelter centers, according to latest updates on ongoing flood issued by the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry.

The flood hit 589 unions under 77 upazilas in 11 districts.

Tk 3,52,00,000 (cash), 20,150 metric tonnes of rice and 15,000 packets of dry foods have been allotted for the flood hit districts.

Army, navy, coast guard, BGB, fire service and police members as well as students of anti-discrimination student movement are working for rescue activities in the flood-hit areas.

A total of 639 medical teams are working to provide treatment to affected people in the 11 flood-hit districts.