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Thousands suffer as flood persists in Sylhet; over 16,000 in shelters
While the flood situation in Sylhet had improved recently, incessant rain since Monday has caused flooding to recur, submerging the majority of the areas that had previously receded
3 July 2024, 09:43 AM
Flood in Sylhet: Thousands marooned in three districts
At a time when Sylhet is still reeling from the devastation caused by last month’s deluge, the region is now experiencing a fresh round of flooding triggered by the nonstop rain over the last few days, plunging thousands deeper into despair.
2 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Take advance preparation for floods: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina instructed authorities to prepare for more potential floods this year, following discussions at an Executive Committee of the National Economic Council meeting held at the NEC auditorium in Sher-E-Bangla Nagar today
2 July 2024, 13:28 PM
Water levels of major rivers in Sylhet rising fast following heavy rain
The water level of all major rivers in three districts under Sylhet division has been rising fast as heavy rainfall was recorded in parts of Sylhet and Sunamganj districts, and Meghalaya in India
2 July 2024, 08:38 AM
Around 800 tourists stuck in Sajek due to flash floods
Says head of local cottage owners' association
2 July 2024, 06:04 AM
Hurricane Beryl pummels Caribbean, strengthens to Category 5
Hurricane Beryl strengthened into a top-level category 5 storm late Monday after it swept across several islands in the southeastern Caribbean, dumping heavy rain and unleashing devastating winds
2 July 2024, 03:58 AM
2023 cyclone Freddy longest on record at 36 days: UN
Cyclone Freddy, which crossed the entire southern Indian Ocean before wreaking devastation on southeastern Africa last year, was the longest-lasting tropical cyclone ever recorded at 36 days, the UN confirmed Tuesday
2 July 2024, 02:21 AM
Sylhet, Sunamganj brace for another spell of flood
People of Sylhet and Sunamganj are facing flood for the third time this year due to heavy rainfall in the region and upstream India.
1 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas living in the fear of landslide due to incessant rain
Many Rohingyas are living in constant fear of landslides, due to incessant rain continuing for over a week in Cox's Bazar. The Cox's Bazar weather office also issued a landslide warning over the last few days
1 July 2024, 14:30 PM
WFP provides food assistance to 23,000 flood victims
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) are providing emergency assistance to communities affected by the severe flooding in Sylhet and Sunamganj districts in northeast Bangladesh
29 June 2024, 14:44 PM
Flood damages in Sylhet estimated to be over Tk 800 crore
Recent flooding has caused damage amounting to over Tk 800 crore in Sylhet, according to sources at the district administrations and the Sylhet City Corporation (SCC)
27 June 2024, 06:43 AM
Floods In Sylhet: Farmers count the losses
As soon as the second wave of flash floods hit Sylhet in the early hours of June 17, Moklisur Rahman, a fish farmer in Gowainghat upazila, knew he was going to lose all his fish, which he had worked very hard to raise in his three ponds.
22 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Teesta water recedes, still flowing above danger level in Rangpur
Flood situation expected to worsen, says WDB
22 June 2024, 08:57 AM
20,000 stranded in Rangpur flash flood
Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
772,000 children affected: Unicef
Over 20,00,000 people, including over 772,000 children, are already affected by flash floods in the north-eastern region and in urgent need of assistance, said Unicef Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett yesterday.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Floods in Sylhet: Thousands in dire need of relief
With the waters receding in some areas, the flood situation in the Sylhet region started showing signs of improvement yesterday.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Lightning kills four in Khulna
Four people, including a child, died after being struck by lightning in three upazilas of Khulna, authorities said yesterday.
21 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Flash flood: 20,000 stranded in Rangpur
Around 20,000 people in the low-lying areas of Rangpur’s Kaunia upazila have been marooned due to a flash flood caused by a surge in the Teesta river
21 June 2024, 14:06 PM
Over 772,000 children affected by flash floods in north-east Bangladesh: UNICEF
UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh Sheldon Yett today said UNICEF is "deeply concerned" about the devastating flood situation unfolding in the north-eastern region of Bangladesh
21 June 2024, 11:35 AM
Sylhet floods: Less rain offers some respite for victims
After being battered by heavy rains and hill torrents for the past few days, water levels in several rivers in Sylhet have started to recede, improving the flood situation in various areas
21 June 2024, 09:03 AM