Informes

Total affected districts in the 1st and 2nd spell of flooding 46 Deaths: As of 10 September 946 27 – Diarrhoea 816 – drowned 88 – snake bites 23 – RTI Number of reported cases illnesses/injuries: Source: Flood Control Room of DGHS (Directorate General of Health…

Press Release No:P040712 WASHINGTON, September 18, 2007 - The World Bank today approved a US$102.26 million credit to support the Government of Bangladesh's efforts to improve national water resources management. The Water Management Improvement Project is designed to enhance water management by…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 185 countries. In Brief Operations Update no. 05;…

Each week, the World Health Organization Health Action in Crises in Geneva produces information highlights on the health aspects of selected humanitarian crises. Drawing on the various WHO programmes, contributions cover activities from field and country offices and the support…

NOTE: The last fact sheet was dated August 8, 2007. KEY DEVELOPMENTS Flood waters have receded in many parts of Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, allowing displaced persons to return to their homes. Light to moderate rainfall in late August continued to…

THE SITUATION Heavy seasonal monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding in large regions across southern Asia devastating communities, destroying crops, and disrupting transport and energy supplies throughout India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and China. ADRA responded immediately, providing assistance to thousands of people. BY…

By Becky Webb of the British Red Cross in northern Bangladesh, pictures by Jenny Matthews/British Red Cross As the waters recede in Bangladesh, many fear that the true devastation of the floods is yet to be revealed. Torrential floods, which…

Each week, the World Health Organization Health Action in Crises in Geneva produces information highlights on the health aspects of selected humanitarian crises. Drawing on the various WHO programmes, contributions cover activities from field and country offices and the support…

Following the devastating flooding in Bangladesh, water levels continue to subside. However, affected populations remain in a precarious situation. Access to water and hygiene is still limited and there is a risk of disease outbreaks and epidemics. In light…

Affected population 10.5 million Deaths 615 17 – Diarrhea 543 – drowned 42 – snake bites 13 – RTI People affected by illnesses/injuries 68,862 – Diarrhea 17,310 – RTI 17,626 – Skin diseases 4,662 – Eye infections 172 – Snake bites 3,284 - Injuries 65,933 – Other Schools washed away by river…