The death toll from the recent flood in 11 districts has climbed to 54 with 2 more deaths reported in Feni district till Friday, according to the report of Disaster Management and Relief Ministry.
Among the deceased, 14 people died in Cumilla, six in Chattogram , 19 in Feni, eight in Noakhali, three in Cox’s Bazar and one each in Brahmanbaria, Khagrachhari, Moulvibazar, and Lakshmipur districts respectively.
According to the ministry, the overall flood situation has improved in the country as the water of the rivers has been on a receding trend.
So far, as many as 5,480,463 people have been affected by the flood in 492 unions and municipalities under 68 upazilas in 11 districts.
About 1,072,579 families have remained marooned while 502,501 people are currently staying at 3,403 shelter centers, adding a total of 36,448 heads of cattle were given shelter there.
