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NOAKHALI, Bangladesh — Nurul Haque wades slowly across a murky pool of water. He places one foot cautiously in front of the other, avoiding the dirt and debris that the floods have washed in. He ...
The flood situation in Feni has deteriorated as the water level of the Muhuri River surged to 137 centimetres above the danger mark, according to the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB). The ...
Not an ordinary flood Anger is now rising among the flood victims in Bangladesh about the source of the water that flooded their homes. Pranay Verma, India’s high commissioner to Bangladesh ...
At least 25 villages in Fulgazi, Parshuram and Sonagazi upazilas of Bangladesh’s southeastern Feni district have been ...
The water level of the Muhuri river in Feni district may reach the danger level within the next 24 hours, raising the risk of ...
Extensive flooding has stranded about 1.8 million people in northeast Bangladesh, following weeks of heavy rains that have submerged homes and devastated farmland, according to state media and ...
The worst floods that Bangladesh has seen in decades occurred in August, displacing millions. Many people are still struggling to rebuild their lives and find sources of income.
Bangladesh’s low-lying geography means floods caused by monsoon rains and cyclones are common. Recent encroachment and infrastructure development have also affected the natural flow of the ...
DHAKA (Reuters) - The death toll from devastating floods caused by relentless monsoon rain and overflowing rivers in Bangladesh has risen to 23, with around 1.24 million families stranded across ...
Not an ordinary flood Anger is now rising among the flood victims in Bangladesh about the source of the water that flooded their homes. Pranay Verma, India’s high commissioner to Bangladesh ...
Nearly 5 million people are impacted by the floods in Bangladesh, and at least 18 people have been killed – but there are fears that number could rise much higher as the flood waters recede.