Severe flooding triggered by monsoon rains in Bangladesh has left millions of children in need of humanitarian assistance.

Around 4.9 million people have been stranded and 18 have died due to floods triggered by excessive rainfall and unusual tides as a result of unusually heavy monsoon rainfall last week. Currently, the most affected districts in Bangladesh include Feni, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Cumilla, Khagrachari and Chittagong as five major rivers are flowing above danger levels.

Millions of people in need of safe shelter

Kabita Bose, Country Director of Plan International Bangladesh, which is providing humanitarian assistance to families who have been forced to evacuate their homes, said: “The impact of this year’s monsoon rains has been widespread and devastating. Entire communities have been completely inundated and waterlogged, and there are now millions of people, including children, in need of safe shelter and lifesaving humanitarian assistance. Plan Bangladesh stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh during this challenging time.

“We are working on the ground to provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable children, especially girls, who we know are often at highest risk in crises like these. Our teams are in the worst-hit areas, working tirelessly to asses and reach families with life saving assistance, including clean drinking water, food, and hygiene kits.”

Kabita Bose, Country Director of Plan International Bangladesh, which is providing humanitarian assistance to families who have been forced to evacuate their homes, said: “The impact of this year’s monsoon rains has been widespread and devastating. Entire communities have been completely inundated and waterlogged, and there are now millions of people, including children, in need of safe shelter and lifesaving humanitarian assistance. Plan Bangladesh stands in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh during this challenging time.

“We are working on the ground to provide emergency assistance to the most vulnerable children, especially girls, who we know are often at highest risk in crises like these. Our teams are in the worst-hit areas, working tirelessly to asses and reach families with life saving assistance, including clean drinking water, food, and hygiene kits.”

Emergency response team deployed to impacted communities

lan International Bangladesh’s Emergency Response Team, volunteers and local partner organisations have been deployed to impacted communities. Contingency funding has been allocated to provide essential supplies including dry food, menstrual health supplies and child protection support, with the organisation appealing for 4 million EUR in total to fund its response.