56 people dead from floods & landslides across 7 districts with over 10,800 people in shelters
In a Nutshell:
- 56 dead and 39 injured across seven flood hit districts.
- Cox's Bazar worst hit with 31 deaths, 13 of them Rohingyas.
- Over 10,800 displaced people sheltering in 329 government run shelters.
- Chittagong reports 15 deaths, waterlogging hits city and 16 upazilas
Why it Matters
This is one of the deadliest flood and landslide events Bangladesh has seen recently. Cox's Bazar houses nearly a million Rohingya refugees in camps built on hillsides, making them especially exposed to landslides. With shelters already stretched thin and waterlogging still spreading in Chittagong, questions remain over whether disaster response can keep pace.
Who it matters to
Flood victims across Cox's Bazar, Chittagong, Bandarban and Rangamati face displacement and loss of life, with over 10,800 now in shelters. Cox's Bazar's tourism dependent economy takes a direct hit as access roads and infrastructure are damaged. Students under the Chattogram education board, including those in Cox's Bazar, have had HSC exams postponed, with a revised schedule still pending.
