Heavy monsoon rainfall has caused severe flash floods and landslides in southeastern Bangladesh. The affected areas include Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and other nearby districts. Flooding and landslides have damaged homes, schools, and health facilities, disrupting livelihoods and water systems.
28 million people have been affected, with around 436,000 in need of humanitarian assistance. Many shelters have been damaged or destroyed, and some communities have been temporarily displaced. Further details on the situation and the response to the flooding are available from the Joint Needs Assessment report, which provides more information on the impact and needs of the affected communities.
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