Flood death toll rises to 95 with three more deaths
Friday, 1 July 2022
Flood claimed three more lives in Mymensingh, Netrokona and Sunamganj in 24 hours till Friday morning, raising the total fatalities to 95.
Of the deceased, two drowned while another died from a lightning strike, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
Among the total deceased, 68 people died by drowning in floodwater, 15 from lightning strikes, two from snake bites, one from diarrhoea, and nine due to other reasons.
The total deaths were recorded from May 17 to June 30, as per a UNB report.
Meanwhile, the Flood Forecasting & Warning Centre of the Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) said all major rivers in the north-eastern region of the country are in a falling trend, which may continue falling in the next 24 hours.
However, the Brahmaputra River is in a steady state, while the Jamuna River and Padma River are on the rising trend. These rivers may rise in the next 24-48 hours.
The flood situation in Kurigram, Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona, Kishoreganj and Brahmanbaria districts may improve in the next 24 hours, it added in their latest report.