Bangladesh Floods Maroon Nearly Three Million People, Kill Two

855 AM UTC • Updated 8:37 AM

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Floodwaters have stranded hundreds of thousands of people in India's northeast and neighboring Bangladesh's eastern region.

Since the onset of the monsoon season, Bangladesh has been affected by heavy flooding, including tropical cyclone REMAL-24 on May 27, 2024, and since June 28.

Key Points:

• Nearly three million people have been marooned by floodwaters in Bangladesh.
• Two people have been killed in the floods.
• The floods have been caused by heavy monsoon rains and the release of water from upstream dams in India.
• The floods have damaged crops, homes, and infrastructure.
• The government is providing relief to the affected people.

The floods have killed at least two people in Bangladesh and affected nearly three million people, according to the country's disaster management agency.

The floods have damaged crops, homes, and infrastructure, and have also disrupted transportation and communication.

The government is providing relief to the affected people, including food, water, and shelter.

Additional Information:

• Dhaka Tribune: Floods maroon nearly three million in Bangladesh
• Al Jazeera: Bangladesh floods maroon millions, kill two
• ReliefWeb: Bangladesh: Monsoon Floods - SitRep No. 1 (22 August 2024)