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Thousands marooned by Rajshahi flood water

Published : Wednesday, 30 September, 2020 at 7:35 PM  Count : 450

Thousands marooned by Rajshahi flood water

Thousands marooned by Rajshahi flood water


More than one lakh people at 16 unions under Bagmara upazila in Rajshahi district have become marooned by floodwater.

Upazila administration said it would start distributing relief materials among the flood-hit people soon. They could not inform the estimated loss caused by the flood.
Hundreds of thatched houses have broken down as water enters. Around 80 to 90 per cent paddy went under the water. Moreover, fish of a few thousand crore Tk have washed away in floodwater.

Many took shelter at educational institutions and high places.

Thousands marooned by Rajshahi flood water

Thousands marooned by Rajshahi flood water


Union parishad chairmen and members are making the list of affected people.

Former upazila parishad chairman Jakirul Islam Santu distributed food among the flood-affected people in his union Barabihanoli on Wednesday.

Contacted, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Sharif Ahmed said order has been given to respective officials to determine the amount of loss. The chairmen and members of the area were told to create list of affected people.

Relief will be distributed among the people within two days upon making the affected people’s list, he said.

RHF/ALM


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