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Continuous heavy rainfall over the past several days has caused widespread waterlogging across different parts of the capital in Bangladesh.
Forty-four people lost their lives due to the extreme weather, leaving over a million people stranded, as authorities raced on Sunday to deliver aid to the affected communities.
The disaster management ministry said flooding across seven districts -Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar and Habiganj- has disrupted daily life, cut off thousands of families, and left more than 200 thousands households stranded.
The rain has been falling for days, and the flooding it caused has left thousands of people unable to cook, stay in their homes, or go to work, bringing life to a standstill. The floodwaters forced road closures, blocking rescue teams from reaching those in need.
Bangladesh, a country prone to disasters such as floods, river erosion, and landslides caused by monsoon rains, is also among the countries most affected by the outcomes of global warming.
Waterlogged streets have severely disrupted the movement of private vehicles and other transport, while floodwater has inundated the ground floors and entrances of many buildings.
The heavy rain also caused landslides in Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, including among women and children, killing 16 refugees.
More than one million Rohingya refugees live in the region.
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