State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman said on Saturday that around 2 million people in 15 districts were affected by the ongoing flood caused by torrential rains and the onrush of upstream water.
Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Rangpur, Jamalpur, Gaibandha, Feni, Rangamati, Bogra, Kurigram, Sirajganj, Lalmonirhat and Cox’s Bazar are the worst-hit districts, he said while speaking at a press briefing held at the Secretariat.
He said the government has allocated 8,700 tons of rice, Tk3.10 crore in cash, 58,500 sacks of dry food, Tk60 lakh for baby food, and Tk60 lakh for fodder for flood-hit districts so far.
Flood-affected people took refuge in 36,223 shelters, he added.
A number of districts have been partially flooded, said the minister.
According to the local administration's sources, no one died but 2 million people were affected by the flood, said Mohibbur.
Jamalpur flood worsens: 150,000 people maroonedThe government is working on the flood-affected areas, he said adding the southern portion of the country may witness flood.
Noting that there is a possibility of another spell of flood in the month of August or September, the minister said: “We are taking preparation as per the directives of the prime minister.”
“I saw in the newspapers that there was no food in some places. For this, we will speak directly to the deputy commissioners concerned,” he said.
All necessary items were given to the parliament members, deputy commissioners and upazila nirbahi officers as per their demand and there is no reason for lack of relief, he added.
Replying to a question, the minister said they think the allocation in the flood-hit areas is adequate.
The minister is expected to visit the flood-hit areas in Tangail and Sirajganj on Sunday.
