Rapports

DHAKA, July 24 (Reuters) - Millions of people made homeless in South Asia's worst floods in one-and-a half decades were threatened by disease on Saturday as rising waters cut off access to food and drinking water. And in impoverished Bangladesh,…

DHAKA, July 24: Floods caused by swollen rivers in Bangladesh have so far claimed more than 200 lives and made 21 million homeless. The overall flood situation in the central region, including the capital, has further worsened as river after…

OUT LOOK The flood situation in the districts of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj and Netrokona is likely to improve further and that of Moulvi Bazar may remain unchanged. The flood situation in the districts of Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Pabna, Serajganj, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Brahmanbaria,…

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…

Floodwaters that have claimed more than 600 lives across South Asia have begun receding. Rains have slowed in Nepal, eastern India and Bangladesh, however, officials are still warning of a possible outbreak of waterborne diseases. And the Flood Forecast and Warning…

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…

OUT LOOK The flood situation in the districts of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj, Mymensing and Netrokona is likely to improve further and that in Moulvi Bazar & Sherpur may improve. The flood situation in the districts of Gaibandha, Pabna, Serajganj, Manikganj,…

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…

Christian Aid partners in Bangladesh are reporting serious flooding in their programme areas and damage is likely to be devastating and long-lasting, according to Christian Aid staff based in the capital, Dhaka. The situation is now deteriorating in central parts of…