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The death toll from floods, torrential rainfall, flash floods and landslides in seven districts has risen to 56, while 39 others have been injured, according to the latest situation report released by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief on Tuesday.
Although floodwaters have started receding in some areas, the overall situation has yet to return to normal in the worst-hit districts of Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Moulvibazar and Habiganj.
The ministry said the floods have affected 59 upazilas, 334 unions and 12 municipalities across the seven districts.
Cox’s Bazar recorded the highest number of fatalities, with 31 deaths, including 18 local residents and 13 Rohingya refugees. Chattogram reported 15 deaths, followed by Bandarban with six, Rangamati with three and Moulvibazar with one.
Among the 39 injured, 24 were reported in Cox’s Bazar, 12 in Chattogram, two in Bandarban and one in Khagrachhari.
Authorities have opened 329 emergency shelters across the affected districts, where 10,854 people have taken refuge.
According to the report, Cox’s Bazar remains one of the worst-affected districts, with flooding reported in all 10 upazilas. Three shelters are currently housing 193 displaced people.
In Chattogram, partial flooding has affected 16 upazilas, while 3,140 people are staying in 70 shelters.
Rangamati has experienced flooding in nine upazilas, with 3,158 people taking shelter in 40 centres.
Bandarban has also been severely affected, with flooding reported in all seven upazilas. A total of 2,584 people have been accommodated in 54 shelters.
Flooding has also been reported in three upazilas of Moulvibazar and nine upazilas of Khagrachhari.
The Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief said relief assistance, including cash, rice, dry food, corrugated iron sheets and housing support, is being distributed among affected families.
So far, the government has allocated Tk 17.5 million (Tk 1.75 crore) and 3,250 metric tonnes of rice specifically for flood-hit districts.
In addition, each of the country’s remaining 57 districts has received a general allocation of Tk 2.85 million (Tk 28.5 lakh) and 57 metric tonnes of rice as part of the nationwide disaster preparedness programme.
Between July 7 and July 14, the government allocated a total of Tk 46 million (Tk 4.6 crore) and 8,950 metric tonnes of rice as humanitarian assistance across the country.
The ministry said local administrations, the Bangladesh Army and other relevant agencies are continuing coordinated rescue, relief distribution and rehabilitation efforts to support affected communities and restore normalcy in the flood-hit areas.