Flood, landslides death toll climbs to 51; over 1,000 shelters opened in 7 districts
Dhaka, July 12 -- At least 51 people were killed and 39 others injured in floods, hill runoff and landslides that have affected seven districts, according to the Disaster Management and Relief Ministry.
The flood-affected districts are Khagrachhari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, Moulvibazar and Habiganj.
Among the fatalities, Cox's Bazar recorded the highest number with 28 deaths, followed by Chattogram with 13, Bandarban six, Rangamati three and Moulvibazar one.
Of the 39 injured, 24 were reported in Cox's Bazar, 12 in Chattogram, two in Bandarban and one in Khagrachhari.
The flood-hit areas included 59 upazilas , 368 unions and 12 municipalities, said the ministry in its updated report.
To accommodate displaced peo...
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