Army rescues 2000 flood victims, provides foods in Khagrachhari
- Last Update : 10:20:44 am, Friday, 23 August 2024
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Staff Correspondent
Hilly Khagrachhari has been severely affected by flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of people affected.
The water levels in the Chengi, Maini, and Kassalong rivers have crossed two to six feet above the danger level, inundating surrounding areas, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release.
Responding to the humanitarian crisis, the Bangladesh Army has been working tirelessly to assist those in need, it read.
The army has already relocated nearly 2,000 residents of Khagrachhari to safer shelters through continuous rescue operations.
Moreover, they have been providing cooked meals to those in the shelters, they are also delivering essential supplies such as dry food, candles, matches, and saline to remote areas.
The Bangladesh Army will continue rescuing, providing relief along with treatment until the flood situation improves.
