Floods in Bangladesh kill 44, leave over a million stranded
Summary
Floods and landslides caused by monsoon rains have killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh and left over a million stranded, prompting large-scale relief efforts.
Key Points
- Floods and landslides caused by torrential monsoon rains killed at least 44 people in southeastern Bangladesh.
- Over one million people are stranded across seven districts due to flooding and disrupted infrastructure.
- Road damage and power outages have hindered rescue and relief operations.
- The Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar were also affected, with 16 refugees killed by landslides.
