4.5 Million People Affected Due To Bangladesh Floods, NGO Calls It Worst In 30 Yrs
Mumbai: Flash floods have ravaged parts of Bangladesh, claiming the lives of at least 13 people and leaving millions more affected as the nation grapples with the aftermath of weeks of political unrest. The disaster has struck at a time when the South Asian country, home to 170 million people, is already vulnerable due to its complex network of rivers and frequent monsoon flooding.
Zahed Hossain Bhuiya, a 35-year-old rescue volunteer in the worst-hit city of Feni, described the situation as “catastrophic,” with rescue efforts underway to assist those trapped by the rising waters. “We are trying to rescue as many people as we can,” Bhuiya said, highlighting the urgent need for aid.
Nur Islam, a local shopkeeper in Feni, recounted how his home was completely submerged by the floodwaters. The deluge has also severely impacted cities along Bangladesh’s southeastern coast, including the major port city of Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar, a district that shelters nearly a million Rohingya refugees from neighboring Myanmar.
Bangladesh’s disaster management ministry reported that nearly 190,000 people have been relocated to emergency relief shelters. In total, approximately 4.5 million people have been affected by the floods.
Monsoon rains, a common occurrence in Bangladesh, often lead to widespread destruction. However, the increasing frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events are being linked to climate change. The country’s location on the deltas of the Himalayan rivers, particularly the Ganges and Brahmaputra, makes it especially vulnerable as these rivers swell and overflow during the rainy season.
The impact of the floods has extended beyond Bangladesh’s borders, with India’s Tripura state also experiencing severe flooding. Since Monday, more than 23 people have died in Tripura, which shares a border with Bangladesh. The city of Comilla, east of Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, and near the Tripura border, has been among the most severely affected areas.
As Bangladesh and its neighboring regions continue to contend with the floods, the need for coordinated rescue and relief efforts remains critical. The full extent of the damage is still unfolding, but the immediate priority is to safeguard the lives and well-being of those caught in the deluge.
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