Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant flooding across Bangladesh, particularly affecting the Chittagong division. The government has opened 1,057 shelters, providing refuge to over 12,000 people, while distributing emergency financial and food aid to the affected districts.
Flood category
Flash Flood
| Scope | Source wording |
|---|---|
| 5 · district | চট্টগ্রাম, কক্সবাজার, রাঙামাটি, খাগড়াছড়ি ও বান্দরবান জেলা |
District or Upazila level government authorities
Operation of 1,057 shelters and relief distribution of 3,450 metric tons of rice.
National military force for land-based operations and disaster response
Deployment of army units for rescue operations in hilly areas.