The death toll in the flood rose to 54

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.