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Death toll in ongoing flood increases to 52, 10 lakh still trapped in water
The death toll from the recent flood in 11 districts has climbed to 52 with 21 more deaths reported in Feni, Cumilla, Noakhali and Moulvibazar districts till Thursday (August 27).
Flood inflicts Tk290cr loss on Chattogram fisheries sector
Numerous fish farming ponds in Chattogram have been washed away due to continuous rainfall and an onrush of water from upstream in India, inflicting Tk 290m crore losses on the fisheries sector.
Flood victims in utter misery amid acute food, drinking water crises
Millions of people affected by flash floods in the country’s eastern and southeastern parts are passing days in a miserable condition due to acute crises of food, drinking water and shelter.
India rejects rumours, fake videos on Farakka barrage
India categorically denied the reports emerging in Bangladesh that floods in some parts of the neighbouring country is being caused due to the opening of Farakka barrage situated in West Bengal.
Bangladesh, India defies river laws
This time floods inundate vast swath of eastern part of Bangladesh. Mostly at 10-12 districts. It has been raining continuously for several days. The reason for this is that the speed with which the monsoon winds move from south to north is often obstructed. When obstructed, the winds condenses locally. Then the water in the air starts to flow. As a result, there is a lot of rain. If it moves, it doesn’t rain anymore. We have seen that most of the rainfall happened over Tripura. This rainfall moved from Tripura to Moulvibazar, and was supposed to from Moulvibazar to Sylhet. But it stayed here instead.
Let's stand by flood victims with a sense of humanity
The recent floods have submerged 11 districts, including Feni, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Comilla, Sylhet, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts, leaving 5 million people stranded. Various organizations, associations, students, private institutions, and the general public have extended their hands to help the flood victims. Students of Dhaka University have set a remarkable example in collecting relief, which has been widely praised. However, some unscrupulous traders are exploiting this disaster for excessive profits.
We must stand by flood-affected people
Bangladesh is a riverine country and a flat deltaic region shaped by rivers. Floods have become somewhat of a curse for Bangladesh. The rivers have lost their navigability, and water bodies, canals, and wetlands are filled to the brim. Everywhere, there are signs of commercial exploitation by land grabbers. On the other hand, the source of water for haors and low-lying areas comes from Assam and Meghalaya in India. During the monsoon in Ashar, the heavy rainfall in those regions results in a rush of water downhill. There is a long-standing history of politics surrounding the flood protection embankments in haor areas like Sylhet, Chittagong, and Netrokona. Negligence in the construction of these embankments is not new, and this time the neglect has reached a critical level. During the first flood, the boro crop fields were submerged, leaving farmers destitute. After everything was lost, people returned home, and no one gave the embankments further thought. In this crisis of foresight, villages and people are now submerged in floodwaters. There are severe shortages of food, drinking water, and medicine, yet water is everywhere. Reaching people through the rush of water has become a challenge. Alongside significant losses in life and property, now lives are in danger.
Flood water starts receding in Noakhali
The flood water has started receding from Noakhali as the district has not received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours.
All upazilas of Feni submerged in floodwaters
All upazilas in Feni have been submerged due to relentless heavy rains and water from India, leaving millions suffering from severe waterlogging. Rescue operations are ongoing with efforts from the army, navy, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), fire service, and various voluntary organizations.
Gomti river dam break causes widespread flooding in Burichang's 5 unions
Many people has been stranded after villages in 5 Unions of Burichang Upazila were submerged due to the dam breach in Cumilla on Thursday (August 22) night.
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