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  • NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The death toll in the flood rose to 54


  • National
  • Staff Correspondent
  • Published: 30 Aug 2024, 07:00 AM

In 11 districts of the eastern part of the country, the death toll has increased to 54. Which yesterday (Thursday) was 52 people. Besides, the information of a missing person has been found.

This information has been reported by the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief till 1 pm on Friday (August 30).

According to the report, 41 men, 6 women and 7 children are among the dead in the flood. Among them, 14 people died in Comilla, 19 in Feni, 6 in Chittagong, 1 in Khagrachari, 8 in Noakhali, 1 in Brahmanbaria, 1 in Laxmipur, 3 in Cox's Bazar and 1 in Moulvibazar. Besides, one person is missing in Moulvibazar.

10 lakh 9 thousand 522 families are trapped in water due to flood. A total of 3,269 shelters have been opened to provide shelter to stranded and affected people. A total of 4 lakh 68 thousand 687 people and 38 thousand 192 cattle have been sheltered in the shelters.

A total of 56 medical teams are operational to provide medical care to the victims of 11 districts.

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