The authorities in Bangladesh said on Sunday that at least five people were killed and more than 100,000 remained stranded due to devastating floods caused by torrential rains and torrential rains that swept the north of the country.
Local authorities fear that the agricultural sector will be severely damaged, especially rice fields.
Many homes and roads were also flooded, which led to the isolation of villages and the residents’ urgent need for rescue efforts.
Army personnel, equipped with boats and helicopters, are participating in rescue efforts including delivering emergency supplies and evacuating those trapped by the floods.
Bridges collapsed and roads were flooded, making it difficult for local authorities to reach the affected areas.
Bangladesh, with a population of 170 million, has seen several floods this year, underscoring its extreme vulnerability to climate change.
The United Nations and its partners launched a humanitarian appeal to raise $134 million to provide urgent relief and support to communities affected by floods and cyclones in Bangladesh.
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