The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its response to the severe flooding emergency in Bangladesh, which has affected over 5.0 million people across the southeastern and northeastern regions, particularly in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
In collaboration with national NGO partners, WFP is on the ground delivering immediate relief to the hardest-hit communities.
A total of 60,000 families (about 300,000 people) are receiving fortified biscuits to address their urgent food needs. Distributions have already commenced in Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali, and Moulvibazar, and will soon start in Laxmipur and Cox's Bazar districts, said a press release, issued on Wednesday.
Amid the flooding, which has been worsening since August 20, extensive damage to infrastructure has also left many communities stranded and without access to essential services.
"We have kick-started our response addressing the immediate food needs of affected communities, in support of government-led relief efforts," said Simone Parchment, WFP representative in Bangladesh.
"Our focus is on delivering food assistance to families in shelters who have insufficient food stocks and lack the means to cook for themselves."
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