Reports

OCHA Geneva 99/0197 Bangladesh/India - Cyclone OCHA Situation Report No. 2 29 October 1999 This report does not represent an official cyclone warning or alert for any country. 1. The media reports that the powerful cyclone which was approaching the Bangladesh - Indian…

The Disaster At 15:00 local time today Bangladesh's Storm Warning Centre reported that a severe cyclonic storm over the east-central part of the Bay of Bengal was moving north-westwards and was centred about 600 kilometres south-west of Chittagong and 550…

OCHA/GVA 99/0194 Bangladesh - Cyclone OCHA Situation Report No. 1 28 October 1999 This report does not represent an official cyclone warning or alert for any country. 1. The Acting Resident Representative of UNDP Bangladesh informs that, according to the Storm Warning…

DHAKA (Oct. 19) XINHUA - The Bangladeshi people heaved a sigh of relief on Tuesday when the sun appeared in the sky after incessant rains on Monday paralyzed normal life across the country. Heavy rainfall was recorded almost in every…

THIS APPEAL SEEKS CHF 2,019,000 IN CASH, KIND AND SERVICES TO ASSIST 523,200 BENEFICIARIES FOR 6 MONTHS Summary In contrast to the dramatic nature of the 1998 floods, this year's flooding has been less spectacular, but rather a slow, unfolding disaster…

In late August, floods caused by heavy rains affected some 50 000 families in northern and central parts, displacing many households. The worst affected areas were around Sirajganj, Kazipur, Belkuchi, Chowhali and Tarash. Although the full extent of damage…

The Disaster During the past few days the monsoon has intensified over most of Bangladesh. The GOB Flood Information Centre (FFWC) reported moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in many places throughout the country. Significant rainfall was recorded in eastern and southern…

Ref: OCHA/99/0115 Bangladesh - Floods OCHA Situation Report No. 4 17 August 1999 1. The Office of the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Dhaka reported that during the period 11 to 15 August, moderately heavy to heavy rainfall had been experienced. Significant rainfall…

Geneva, 16 August 1999 Over the past few weeks, ACT Members have been reporting on the extensive inundations across Europe, Asia and even Africa. AFRICA Sudan Sudan Council of Churches informs ACT that heavy rain has been falling since 1 August 1999 causing…

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Reuters) - Mudslides and flooding triggered by torrential rains in southeast Bangladesh killed 17 people and injured 50 Friday, police and fire brigade officials said. At least 14 people died and 50 injured when their homes were buried under…