Flood death toll climbs to 52

The death toll from the recent floods in 11 districts has climbed to 52 with 21 more deaths reported in Feni, Comilla, Noakhali and Moulvibazar till Thursday, according to a report from the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry.

Among the deceased, 14 people died in Comilla, six in Chittagong, 17 in Feni, eight in Noakhali, three in Cox’s Bazar, and one each in Brahmanbaria, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Lakshmipur.

Besides, 1,072,579 families are stranded in 68 upazilas of the 11 flood-hit districts: Feni, Comilla, Chittagong, Khagrachhari, Noakhali, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Brahmanbaria, Sylhet, Lakshmipur and Cox’s Bazar.

Moreover, 5,480,463 people have been affected in 492 municipalities and unions of the 11 districts.

One person remains missing in Moulvibazar.

Meanwhile, at least 502,501 people have taken refuge in 3,403 shelter centres, along with 36,448 domestic animals, according to data from the ministry.

A total of 595 medical teams are providing medical services in the flood-affected areas.

So far a sum of Tk4.52 crore has been allocated to the flood-stricken districts. Additionally, rice, dry and other foods, as well as baby food and fodder, have been distributed, said the ministry.

Source: UNB