The second spell of floods this year has affected nearly 7.5 million people, according to figures by the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre or NDRCC.
As many as 132 people died in the last two weeks.
Floodwaters have destroyed communities in 32 districts out of the 64 across the country.
“There has been significant damage to crops,” Hasina said. “Roads are damaged. Many have become destitute as the rivers overflow.”The government is giving support to all those affected by the floods, she said.
Crops on 10,583 hectares of land have been totally washed away while another 600,587 hectares of farmlands have been partially damaged;
“We are trying to build homes for those who have lost their belongings, resettle the people who have lost their land, tried to ensure people can return to working the land as soon as the waters recede. We are sending support and aid,” said Hasina.
Crops on 10,583 hectares of land have been totally washed away while another 600,587 hectares of farmlands have been damaged.“Natural disasters are a regular misfortune in our country. We must live and try to contain the damage. We must work to alleviate the damage from floods and tides. The government has taken steps to reduce the damage to lives and to property,” said the prime minister.
The latest official figures say around 300,000 people have lost all of their belongings while 7.18 million have been partially affected.
Floods have destroyed 75,331 homes completely and damaged another 586,825 partially.
Nearly Tk 9.6 million in aid, 20,718 tonnes of rice and 55,000 packets of dried food have been distributed to flood victims thus far.
Source: bdnews24
