Essential relief items, including bottled water, were made readily available at the central playground of Dhaka University on Wednesday. The goods, donated by different organisations and individuals, are being sent to flood-hit areas in phases. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam The death toll in the devastating flood has risen to 31 as the deaths of four more people were reported on Wednesday.
Among the deaths, 12 were in Cumilla, six in Noakhali, five in Chattogram, two in Feni, one each in Khagrachhari, Brahmanbaria and Lakshmipur and three were in Cox's Bazar districts. Besides, two persons are missing in Moulvibazar district.
The Disaster Management and Relief Ministry gave the updates on the flood situation in the afternoon, reports BSS.
Feni, Cumilla, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur and Cox's Bazar districts have been affected in the ongoing flood since 20 August.
As many as 58,22,734 people have been affected by the flood in 528 unions and municipalities under 73 upazilas in 11 districts.
A total of 12,27,544 families have been stranded in the flood while 540,510 people took refuge at 4003 shelter centres. A total of 39,531 cattle were also given shelter there.
A total of 619 medical teams are working to provide treatment to the affected people in the flood-hit districts.
UNB adds: The flood situation in the country is expected to improve within 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief. Water levels in all rivers are receding, and there is no forecast of heavy rainfall.
Additional Secretary K.M. Ali Reza of the ministry provided an update on the ongoing relief efforts at a press conference held on Wednesday.
He reported that the recent flood has affected over 12 lakh families, impacting a total of 58 lakh people across 11 districts. The flood has claimed 31 lives so far.
The deceased include 12 from Cumilla, 2 from Feni, 5 from Chattogram, 1 from Khagrachhari, 6 from Noakhali, 1 from Brahmanbaria, 1 from Lakshmipur, and 3 from Cox's Bazar. Additionally, two people remain missing in Moulvibazar.
To support those displaced by the floods, the government has opened 4,003 shelters, providing refuge to 540,510 people and 39,531 livestock. A total of 619 medical teams have been deployed in the affected districts to offer healthcare services to those in need.
The ministry assured that sufficient relief materials are available across all districts. Both government and non-government organizations are working tirelessly to distribute aid in the flood-hit areas.
In collaboration with the Department of Disaster Management, the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement has sent 88,500 packets of dry food, clothing, and water to the affected regions. Continuous communication is being maintained between the department and the movement's coordinators to ensure smooth relief operations.
Deputy Commissioners in the flood-affected areas have been instructed to coordinate with the Bangladesh Army, Navy, Air Force, Fire Service and Civil Defense, medical teams, and volunteers to ensure effective disaster management and relief distribution.
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