Bangladesh, July 17 -- The death toll from recent floods, flash floods, and landslides triggered by torrential rainfall had risen to 58, while 40 people had been injured, said the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief report on Thursday.

Advertisement The ministry said the disaster had affected 43 districts across the country, nine severely, afflicting around 1.24 million people.

Many victims left flood shelters, but 1,000 were still staying in 87 facilities in various places.

To assist victims, the government allocated cash, rice, and other emergency relief materials, including dry food, baby food, and cattle feed, to the local authorities in districts.

Relief distribution continued in coordination with the local authorities, a...