7.72 Lakh Children Affected by Sylhet Floods: UNICEF
Dhaka, June 21, 2024 — UNICEF is deeply concerned about the severe flood situation in the northeastern region of Bangladesh, as stated by Mr. Sheldon Yett, the UNICEF representative in Bangladesh. The sudden and devastating floods have already affected over two million people, including more than 772,000 children who
Sylhet Flood Worsens: 7 Lakh People Stranded
Sylhet. June 20, 2024- continuous heavy rainfall over the past three days has exacerbated the flood situation in sylhet, leaving nearly seven lakh people standed. This marks the second major flooding incident in the region within 20 days, severely impacting the Sylhet metropolitan area and the surrounding district. Current Situation The Sylhet district administration reported that in the metropolitan area alone, 50,000 people across 21 wards are affected by the flooding. The recent flooding started on June 15 due to heavy rainfall and hill torrents, just days after the initial flooding on
Closure of Tourist Centres in Sylhet Due to Severe Flooding
Sylhet, June 18, 2024 - All tourist centres in Sylhet have been declared closed from today until further notice due to the worsening flood situation in the district. The decision was taken by the district administration in response to the relentless rainfall and upstream water surges that have caused significant flooding across the region. Administration's Directive Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) of Sylhet, Mohammad Mobarak Hossain, announced the closure, stating that Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNO) have been instructed to shut down all tourist spots in the interest of public
