Rapports

As of 22 September 2004 Event: Floods Current Situation Four days of record downpour caused floods that resulted into some deaths, forced the closure of schools and government offices, private businesses and disrupted severely transport systems. Dumped with 341…

Dhaka (dpa) - A fresh spell of tropical rains pounded southwestern Bangladesh Wednesday, flooding the districts bordering India and making nearly half a million people homeless, officials said. Rescue workers on boats picked up more than 50 people from rain-swollen rivers…

Ref: OCHA/GVA - 2004/157 OCHA Situation Report No. 10 Bangladesh - Floods 22 September 2004 This situation report is based on information provided by the UN Disaster Management Team in Dhaka. General Situation 1. Heavy rainfall in the south, southeast and central parts of…

OUTLOOK The prevailing rain-fed flood situation in south-west districts may remain unchanged. RAINFALL Light rainfall at one or two places over the Brahmaputra & the Ganges basin, light to moderate fall at a few places over the Meghna & the…

OUTLOOK The prevailing rain-fed flood situation in south-west districts may remain unchanged. The Gumti marked sharp fall both at Comilla and Debiddar, as a result, the flash flood situation in the district of Comilla is likely to improve. RAINFALL Light to moderate…

Dhaka (dpa) - Life returned to near normal in Dhaka on Sunday as schools and businesses reopened and public transport began plying city streets after a week of heavy monsoon showers. However, a fresh bout of rain at the weekend…

Dhaka, 19 September 2004: Over one million Bangladeshi children will face the risk of acute malnutrition in the following months if immediate actions are not taken during post-flood rehabilitation efforts. Assessing the challenges at hand, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)…

OUTLOOK The prevailing rain-fed flood situation in the South-east and central part of the country is likely to improve further while the situation in the south and south-west districts may remain unchanged. The Gumti marked sharp fall both at Comilla…

Older people affected by flooding in villages in the Gazipur region of Bangladesh, north of the capital Dhaka, have rallied round to help each other, with support from HelpAge International's partner, Resource Integration Centre (RIC). In July this year, Bangladesh…

OUTLOOK The prevailing rain-fed flood situation in the South-east and central part of the country is likely to improve further while the situation in the south and south-west districts may remain unchanged. The Gumti marked sharp fall both at Comilla…