Flood death toll rises to 27, over 5.6 million affected

The death toll in the devastating flood has risen to 27 as the deaths of four more people in Cumilla were reported today.

Among the deaths, 10 were in Cumilla, one in Feni, five in Chattogram, one in Khagrachhari, five in Noakhali, one in Brahmanbaria, one in Lakshmipur and three were in Cox’s Bazar districts while two persons are remaining missing in Moulvibazar district.

Disaster Management and Relief Ministry gave updates on the flood situation this afternoon.

Feni, Cumilla, Chattogram, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur and Cox’s Bazar districts have been affected in the ongoing flood since August 20.

As many as 56,19,375 people have been affected by the flood in 541 unions and municipalities under 74 upazilas in 11 districts.

A total of 12,07,429 families have been stranded in the flood while 5,09,728 people took refuge at 3,886 shelter centers. A total of 34,421 cattle were also given shelter there.

A total of 620 medical teams are working to provide treatment to the affected people in the flood-hit districts.

A total of Taka 3.52 crore (cash), 20,650 metric tons of rice and 15,000 packets of dry food, Taka 35 lakh for baby food and Taka 35 lakh for fodder have been allocated for the 11 flood-hit districts. (BSS)