Informes

In recent weeks Trócaire have responded to a number of serious floods in parts of South Asia. Over 200 people have died and over 2 million people have been affected by the severe flooding in two coastal provinces in Pakistan,…

Since last Thursday, flood waters in parts of Bangladesh have begun to recede and almost all the rivers that were flowing above their usual level are now no longer a danger. However, it will take a week or two…

DHAKA, 23 August 2007 (IRIN) - Appropriate technology, strong government maintenance and repair structures, and good preparedness are mitigating the humanitarian impact of perennial flooding in Bangladesh. In the latest crisis, more than 10 million people were affected and hundreds of…

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…

By Peter Apps LONDON, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Heavy flooding across Asia has devastated crops and may cause lasting damage as well as food shortages, but experts said governments in India, China or Bangladesh may be too be proud to…

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…

The Government has accepted the advice of the Disaster Relief Fund Advisory Committee and approved two grants from the Disaster Relief Fund totalling $5.06 million to two relief agencies for relief projects for flood victims in Bangladesh, India and…

Disease outbreak situation: From 30 July to date (22 August 2007), 89757 cases with 19 deaths from diarrhoea have been recorded from the flood affected areas in Bangladesh. (Case Fatality Rate = 0.02%). The following 2 tables show the detailed…

DHAKA - The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is starting a third round of emergency food distributions in ten flood-affected districts of Bangladesh, targeting more than 800,000 people worst hit by the disaster. This follows two earlier distributions to…

Current Situation: Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate elsewhere over North Bay. The Brahmaputra-Jamuna has started falling and is likely to fall further. The Ganges-Padma may continue go up further at a slower rate. The…