Terrible flood situation in Bangladesh

Terrible flood situation in Bangladesh

Climate change has led to an increase in extreme weather events around the world. According to the World Bank, climate change could cause losses of $52 billion per year for the developing countries by 2030. One recent example is the terrible flooding that hit Bangladesh in early January. More than 600 people have lost their lives due to this natural disaster and tens of thousands are still stranded and need help. People are working hard now to fight against these floods. Many organizations have helped out in different ways. The World Food Programme (WFP) has provided food aid to those who have been affected. WFP has distributed 50 tons of rice, 1 tonne of pulses and other essentials.The UN's Children Fund (UNICEF) has set up a child-friendly tent city to provide shelter, medical care and education to children. They are also helping to educate parents about how to protect their kids from water-borne diseases.

The world's worst flooding since 1961 has killed at least 438 people, according to government figures released on Saturday. Around half a million homes have been damaged or destroyed, while many areas remain cut off from food, clean water and medical help.In the capital Dhaka alone, some 1.7 million people are affected by the floodwaters. Widespread damage was reported in the north-western district of Kurigram where parts of the country's only major international airport were inundated.Dhaka's chief information commissioner said that about 300,000 people had been evacuated. At least two dozen districts around the city are under water.

Floods have hit 16 regions across nine divisions of Bangladesh, officials say. Officials told Reuters news agency that there were no plans to declare a state of emergency.According to local media reports, several rivers in the area have burst their banks. Many roads connecting large towns and villages have been closed due to severe floods.Bangladesh has been slowly recovering from deadly cyclone Sidr last month but this year's monsoon season has been particularly harsh.If you're a fan of nature documentaries, then this video is right up your alley. This documentary gives us an idea about what's happening in Bangladesh, a country that is currently suffering from a terrible flood situation. I hope everyone is safe!

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