15 dead, 4.8 million affected by floods in Bangladesh
Around 15 people have been killed and 4.8 million affected by floods in 11 districts of Bangladesh, the disaster management and relief ministry said Friday, reports Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha.
Among the 15 people, four died in Cumilla, one in Feni, four in Chattogram, one in Noakhali, one in Brahmanbaria, one in Lakshmipur and three in Cox's Bazar districts.
Disaster Management and Relief Ministry's Assistant Secretary Md Hasan Ali confirmed the information to BSS.
Thousands of people awaiting emergency rescue remained beyond electricity and mobile network coverage as a flash flood unleashed by heavy rains and an onrush of water from upstream in India tore through Bangladesh’s eastern, southeastern, and northeastern districts.
Feni, Cumilla, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Chattogram, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur and Cox's Bazar districts have been affected in the ongoing flood since August 20.
