Bangladesh Floodwater Recedes After Striking 18 Million
Sentinel-1 Satellite Data Confirms Extent of Flash Flooding
News Summary
The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has released Sentinel-1 satellite imagery showing the extent of flooding in the country.
Heavy seasonal rain since mid-May has submerged at least eight districts, with 18 million people affected.
As of mid-June, at least 68 people had died due to flooding, including drowning, electrocution, and landslides.
Key Findings from Satellite Data
- Flooding began in mid-May and peaked in mid-June.
- As of June 19, about 43,872 sq km of land was inundated.
- The worst-affected districts are Sunamganj, Sylhet, and Netrokona.
Relief Efforts Underway
The government of Bangladesh is distributing relief supplies to affected communities.
International organizations such as the UN and Red Cross are also providing assistance.
Additional Information
- Bangladesh's worst flooding in over a century
- Flooding situation worsens, affecting 4 million people
- UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) situation report
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