Bangladesh Floods Claim 71 Lives, Rising Fears of Waterborne Disease
Dhaka: Floods in Bangladesh have claimed 71 lives as of Tuesday, with millions still stranded in affected regions. Concerns are mounting over waterborne disease outbreaks as floodwaters slowly recede.
Monsoon rains and water from upstream rivers caused the floods, which have ravaged the country for past two weeks. Around five million people remain affected, and over 580,000 families are trapped in 11 flooded districts. These families urgently need food, clean water, medicine, and clothing. Army, navy, air force, and border guards have been working together to provide relief.
Officials are now focusing on preventing diseases that typically spread after floods. In last 24 hours, healthcare workers have admitted nearly 5,000 people to hospitals for diarrhoea, skin infections, and snake...