Bangladesh Flood Emergency

On August 22st, 2024, flash floods in Bangladesh have affected 5.7 million people and claimed over 20 lives. Eleven districts have been severely impacted, with critical infrastructure destroyed. While floodwaters are receding, 350,000 people remain in emergency shelters, urgently needing help. Landslides have further displaced families and caused more injuries.

A Nation Under Water: An Unfolding Humanitarian Crisis

Heavy monsoon rains have unleashed devastating flash floods across 11 districts in Bangladesh, affecting 5.7 million people, particularly in low-income neighborhoods. The situation is dire, with over 20 lives lost and thousands more stranded. Homes have been destroyed, hundreds of thousands of acres of crops – essential for food supply and livelihoods – have been washed away, and over 4 million people are severely impacted.

 

The eastern districts, especially Feni, located just 60 miles northwest of Chittagong, have been hit the hardest. In Feni alone, over 350,000 residents are plunged into darkness due to power outages, while disrupted telecommunications and flooded infrastructure severely hamper rescue efforts. Hundreds of homes have been submerged, forcing thousands of families to flee, and leaving many stranded on rooftops or in makeshift shelters, desperately awaiting assistance.

 

This flood crisis has exacerbated the suffering of poor communities, with families struggling to access basic necessities like food, water, and shelter. Children are particularly at risk, facing malnutrition and disease as they await help.

 

 

 

How You Can Help

HADI Relief, along with its partner organizations, is on the ground in Bangladesh, rushing humanitarian aid to families devastated by the torrential rains and floods. Bangladesh, already grappling with political turmoil and the impacts of climate change, is now facing yet another major disaster. Your support can make a critical difference in helping those affected by the floods.

 

Donate today to provide essential relief, including food, water, shelter, and medical assistance to those most in need. Thanks to your support, HADI Relief is working to provide emergency relief through cash assistance to our brothers and sisters in need.

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