Approximately 500,000 individuals in Bangladesh experience substantial rainfall.
In Bangladesh, massive downpours have submerged over 500,000 households. Authorities are offering short-term accommodation for some of these individuals in the northeastern region of Sylhet, a local official revealed to the German Press Agency yesterday. Flooding occurred due to the overflowing of major rivers, they added. If the rain lets up, the scenario could improve within a week, predicts hydrologist Dipak Ranjan Das from the Bangladesh Water Development Board.
Bangladesh frequently experiences catastrophes like floods and cyclones due to its numerous rivers. It's estimated that over 7.2 million people were affected by flooding spanning a month during the 2022 monsoon. This past week, the nation was struck by yet another tropical cyclone, resulting in at least 13 casualties. In addition, numerous thatched homes and other infrastructure sustained damage.
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The flooding in Bangladesh has displaced half a million people, who are now seeking temporary shelter in Sylhet. With the heavy rain causing rivers to overflow, more than half a million houses have been affected. Due to this, an estimated million people in Bangladesh are currently facing challenges related to their homes and water supply.
