Evidently, large stretches of Bangladesh may remain flooded till the end of this year. The country's northern districts have been flooded twice since July. At present, thousands of people are marooned. Additionally, several localities of the Sylhet Division are already submerged in the water from overflowed rivers and excessive rainfalls. Districts like Kurigram, Bogra, Jamalpur, Sunamganj and Kishoreganj have suffered the most. Coupled with landslides, even the hill-districts were not spared by the destructive floods. Yet, it is argued that flood is a common phenomenon in Bangladesh and it has already achieved both experience and resilience to survive this natural adversity. Nevertheless, combating the 'flood' crisis without governmental support can be impossible.
The ongoing situation requires prompt measures - humanitarian aid, rehabilitation and deterrence - against a potential catastrophe in the agriculture. Humanitarian aids need to increase since the budgetary allotment for disaster management along with rice is unsatisfactory in meeting emergency demands. The authorities should issue directives for the affected areas.
Paucity of drinking-water and medical supplies (oral saline) must be overcome. Public recruitment of sufficient manpower should be made in preparation for the post-flood damages in Bangladesh's agricultural infrastructure. The cracked roads in the affected areas need urgent repair. Besides, the government should investigate why major embankments break apart every year. Problems will not be solved until reasons behind the faulty embankments and nearby habitations are identified and acknowledged.
Nabil Azam Dewan
Lalmatia, Dhaka
nabil.dewan@gmail.com
Post-flood scenario
FE Team | Published: September 14, 2015 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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