Flood situation in Akhaura improves, sufferings yet to ease

23 August, 2024, 05:30 pm

Last modified: 23 August, 2024, 05:42 pm

Flood situation in Akhaura improves, sufferings yet to ease

23 August, 2024, 05:30 pm

Last modified: 23 August, 2024, 05:42 pm

The flood situation in Brahmanbaria's Akhaura has improved as rainfall has stopped and the water flow from upstream in India has reduced. However, more than 5,000 people are still trapped in water. Unable to cook, they are sustaining on dry food. The flood water started receding last night (22 August). As a result, no new village was inundated.

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