The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief has allocated and distributed cash assistance and relief materials to seven flood-affected districts in Bangladesh. The districts include Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj. A total of 57 upazilas, 334 unions, and nine municipalities have been inundated due to heavy rainfall, flash floods from upstream, and landslides.
The floods have claimed 57 lives and left 40 people injured. To provide shelter to the affected people, the ministry has opened 111 temporary shelter centers housing 4,079 individuals.
From July 7 until today, the ministry has released humanitarian assistance amounting to Taka 4.60 crore in cash and 8,950 tonnes of rice. Of this, Taka 1.75 lakh and 3,250 tonnes of rice have been distributed to the seven flood-affected districts. The remaining 57 districts have received Taka 2.85 crore as financial assistance and 5,700 tonnes of rice.
The ongoing relief efforts highlight the government's commitment to supporting those impacted by natural disasters. The provision of immediate assistance is crucial in helping communities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of such devastating events.
