Rapports

Concern is warning of an increasing humanitarian crisis in Bangladesh as almost 75% of the country is now underwater. An estimated 25.9 million people have been affected by the severe flooding, with thousands of families forced to leave their…

International development minister Gareth Thomas today announced =A310 million to support flood-affected people in Bangladesh. The funds, available to organisations involved in relief work, will be channelled through the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).…

Taken Questions Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC Question Taken at the July 26, 2004 Press Briefing Question: Has the Government of Bangladesh requested U.S. aid for flood victims? Answer: After consultation with the government of Bangladesh, the U.S. Mission to Bangladesh has requested funds…

26 July, 2004-Vatican City -- Caritas Internationalis has launched an emergency appeal of nearly two million U.S. dollars in response to the devastation caused by floods in Bangladesh. Distribution of food and medicine to needy families is a great…

The Federation's mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity. It is the world's largest humanitarian organisation and its millions of volunteers are active in over 181 countries. In Brief THIS EMERGENCY APPEAL…

Ref: OCHA/GVA - 2004/113 OCHA Situation Report No. 5 Bangladesh - Floods 26 July 2004 This situation report is based on information provided by the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office in Dhaka. General Situation 1. The overall trend continues to indicate a deterioration in…

The flood situation has taken an alarming turn for the worse, with 44 of Bangladesh's 64 districts now affected, including the outskirts of the capital city, Dhaka, and surrounding areas. Floodwaters have submerged houses, roads and highways, crops, and properties.…

FHI's Bangladesh disaster relief team is preparing to aid families in numerous communities affected by current flooding. Activities are underway to aid 1,000 vulnerable families in or near communities where FHI currently runs programmes. The affected towns are located in…

Unceasing heavy rains in Bangladesh have prevented water levels from dropping, leading to continued flooding as well as the potential for a major humanitarian crisis, the United Nations warned today. A spokesman for the UN World Food Programme (WFP) voiced particular…

Rains show no sign of letting up - situation could worsen CARE International, the global humanitarian organisation, is responding to catastrophic flooding across South Asia by assisting displaced people in Bangladesh, India and Nepal, distributing food, plastic sheeting for shelter, oral…