Natural disaster

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The death toll from the devastation is still rising

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A state-run news agency says at least 144 people have been killed and 732 injured

'Musapur Closure' sluice gate swept away by flood

The 'Musapur Closure' sluice gate of Noakhali’s Companiganj Upazila has broken down due to the intense pressure of flood water. The lives of the people of the two Upazilas on both banks are at risk due to the damage to the sluice gate located at the mouth of the Bay of Bengal and the Feni River. The breakdown of the sluice gate could lead to millions of taka in losses as locals lose fish farms and crops planted in the Char areas.

Flood damage in Feni’s Sonagazi

After the ravages of the floods, the situation is returning to normal in Feni’s Sonagazi. Although the water has receded in various areas, flood victims continue to suffer due to lack of food, safe drinking water and power.

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