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Monsoon flooding and landslides have ravaged parts of south Asia. The disaster, triggered by torrential rain, has affected millions of people. Tens of thousands of people have been forced from their homes, and since the weekend, over 100…

Continuous monsoon rains have impacted several districts in the north, north-east and south-east of the country, resulting in flooding and landslides. As of 19 July, 37 people are dead. According to Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, more than…

Dhaka/Kuala Lumpur/Geneva, 19 July 2019 - Days of severe rains have battered the northern and southeastern part of Bangladesh, putting more than 4 million people at risk of food insecurity and disease. Floods and landslides have damaged…

A. Situation analysis Description of the disaster Since 7 July 2019 heavy monsoon rain and water from upstream has triggered flooding in low lying areas of north and north-eastern region of Bangladesh. Six days of heavy rain and…

Heavy monsoon rain and water from upstream sources have triggered river levels to rise and cause slow-onset flooding in low lying areas of Northern Bangladesh. Major river systems, except the Surma river, are showing an increasing…

Heavy monsoon rain has swelled the Sangu and Matamuhuri rivers, triggering flooding in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) region of Bangladesh. As of 14 July 2019, both rivers were flowing above danger level. According to the…

1. Situation Overview: According to National Disaster Response Coordination Center (NDRCC), 21 districts of northern, north-eastern and south-eastern Bangladesh are most affected due to continuation of week-long monsoon rains in the upstream regions and throughout the country.…

Highlights of flood and landslide situation 02 major river system in North (Jamuna & Tista) reached highest flood level compare to its previous record (over last 100 years) as per FFWC. Sub seasonal predictions suggest that another round…

A. Monsoon Response Plan (Moderate) I. Scenario The normal monsoon season in Bangladesh, which peaks between June and August, will see 20-25 days of rain, with an average precipitation of between 400-600 mm a month. However, rain fall…

Landslides, damaged roads and bridges are making access to remote communities difficult with thousands of villages cut off from outside world Fears that water-borne diseases could lead to a health emergency Frequency and intensity of flooding as a…