Europe Media Monitor (EMM) reads and analyses around 40.000 new news items per day from around 1000 sites worldwide. The text of the items, extracted using EMM's own text extraction algorithm, is indexed using Lucene (see http://lucene.apache.org). Please make sure your area of interest is not already covered by one of the pre-defined categories (alerts). If it is, we kindly ask you to use the feed from that category as this significantly reduces the load on our system. This site is a joint project of DG-JRC and DG-COMM. The information on this site is subject to a disclaimer (see http://europa.eu/geninfo/legal_notices_en.htm). Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.bssnews.net/?p=425762RANGPUR, July 21, 2020 (BSS) – The government has intensified massive relief activities for the flood-hit people to mitigate their sufferings in flood-affected areas of eight northern districts in the Brahmaputra basin. Divisional Commissioner KM Tariqul Islam said the government continues....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:48:00 +0200bssnews-54d403763eb6e5705a427358ecb00e4cbssnewsen24.455391 89.699951AgricultureNaturalDisastersMoazzem HossainMuhammad AliAbdul Hye20200721124800https://www.dailysabah.com/world/asia-pacific/monsoons-slam-south-asia-killing-more-than-200Weeks of severe flooding and landslides across Nepal, India and Bangladesh have left more than 200 dead, with high waters continuing to threaten communities Monday. In Nepal, the natural disasters triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall have killed 114 people since June 12, with 48 people listed as....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 05:08:00 +0200dailysabah-baa76b63a6eb18a2c800658781b82930dailysabahen27.712 85.313NaturalDisasters20200721050800https://agroinsurance.com/en/bangladesh-floods-damage-crops-of-tk-350cr-so-far/Floods have already damaged crops worth nearly Tk 350 crore and are going to pile up further losses on tens of thousands of farmers, according to an official estimate. Growers of aus and aman rice crops, jute and summer vegetables in 14 districts suffered the biggest losses as the floods submerged....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:28:00 +0200agroinsurance-en-8eb6cafb5eca195be8720b1c4db3dc88agroinsurance-enen23.7099 90.4071MARS-STATCoronavirusInfectionFoodSecurityFoodAidAgricultureNaturalDisastersGeneral Md20200721042800https://www.daily-sun.com/./printversion/details/494853/Farmers-face-Tk-3.5bn-lossOf the fields, nearly 42,000 hectares of land with Aus, Aman seedbeds, vegetables, green chili, jute and other crops witnessed complete damage causing immense losses for 0.345 million farmers. The information was revealed at a meeting between Agriculture Minister Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque and agriculture officials at the ministry on Monday.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:07:00 +0200daily-sun-635fb7734fa57d85eedc41e38ccc255cdaily-sunen24.80452 88.935257MARS-STATAgricultureNaturalDisastersAbdur RazzaqueMohammad20200720200700https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/404027-more-than-200-die-after-weeks-of-severe-flooding-landslides-in-south-asia.htmlWeeks of severe flooding and landslides across Nepal, India and Bangladesh on Monday left more than 200 dead, with high waters continuing to threaten communities. According to Nepal’s National Disaster Agency, in Nepal, the natural disasters triggered by heavy monsoon rainfall have killed 114 people since June 12, with 48 people missing.Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:13:00 +0200premiumtimesng-9bff95e0cc5a7cb0cc5a616d3a373b5fpremiumtimesngen27.712 85.313NaturalDisasters20200720171300http://www.bssnews.net/?p=424608RANGPUR, July 19, 2020 (BSS) – The flood situation continues improving with further fall in water levels of major rivers despite heavy rainfalls in most of the northern districts in the Brahmaputra basin during the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)....Sun, 19 Jul 2020 11:14:00 +0200bssnews-9396fae4db9d075f0b3c85e8f927baa1bssnewsen25.93454 88.849564NaturalDisastersMehedi HasanMoazzem HossainAbdul Hye20200719111400http://www.bssnews.net/?p=424316DHAKA, July 18, 2020 (BSS) – The flood situation continued to improve in the country’s Brahmaputra and Meghna basins, while it deteriorated further in the Ganges basin, increasing the plight of the people living there (Ganges basin). Despite sporadic incidents of riverbank erosion, the flood....Sat, 18 Jul 2020 16:32:00 +0200bssnews-fc6d0f539d8b213bfcd4a70e2a200a32bssnewsen25.93454 88.849564CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersAbdul Hye20200718163200http://www.bssnews.net/?p=424108RANGPUR, July 18, 2020 (BSS) – As the flood situation continues improving, sporadic incidents of riverbank erosion have been reported from fewer places during the last 24 hours ending at 9am today in the Brahmaputra basin. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials said water levels of....Sat, 18 Jul 2020 11:58:00 +0200bssnews-4e5ce2bce972827a4f1e44e7be1a8d90bssnewsen25.93454 88.849564NaturalDisastersMoazzem HossainAbdul Hye20200718115800https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/07/17/flood-situation-in-brahmaputra-basin-showing-improving-trendThe flood situation started showing an improving trend with fall in water levels of major rivers during the last 24 hours ending at 9am on Friday in the Brahmaputra basin. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials said the situation is becoming normal in Rangpur, Nilphamari and Lalmonirhat....Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:29:00 +0200dhakatribune-0b245c7b422c64d95949279059a0eedddhakatribuneen42.0877778 43.6452778AgricultureNaturalDisastersMARS-STATGeneral) MdZakir HossainMuhammad Ali20200717162900http://www.bssnews.net/?p=423644RANGPUR, July 17, 2020 (BSS) – The flood situation started showing an improving trend with fall in water levels of major rivers during the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today in the Brahmaputra basin. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials said the situation is becoming normal in....Fri, 17 Jul 2020 11:12:00 +0200bssnews-64fa9d557d0f89554e0e9eff798a0108bssnewsen25.93454 88.849564AgricultureNaturalDisastersMARS-STATGeneral) MdZakir HossainMuhammad Ali20200717111200https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/views/opinions/seasons-their-gorgeous-reappearance-1594912355The global climate sector doesn't offer any good news. A nearly disastrous flood continues to afflict some regions in Japan. The overflowing Yangtze and some other rivers have wreaked near-havoc with large swathes in China. Floods and landslides have also left trails of destruction in Nepal.Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:26:00 +0200thefinancialexpress-a4d62c49b88a103d239497cbebe62b1dthefinancialexpressen35.6831 139.809CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentRabindranath Tagore20200716182600https://wn.com/Heavy_floodingFlash flood. A flash flood is a rapid of low-lying areas: washes, and . It may be caused by heavy associated with a , or meltwater from ice or snow flowing over ice sheets or snowfields. Flash floods may occur after the collapse of a natural or debris dam , or a human structure such as a man-made , as occurred before the Johnstown Flood of 1889.Wed, 15 Jul 2020 04:54:00 +0200wn-1edbbf9824001be7ec198d6607ff3574wnen42.570278 -100.059402NaturalDisasters20200715045400https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/07/14/floodwaters-to-remain-throughout-julyFlooding in different parts of the country will remain throughout July due to the increase in water-levels and another wave of rain is forecast in the coming week. The Padma, Jamuna, Brahmaputra and Ganges rivers may continue to rise in the next several days, making the country’s overall flood situation worse.Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:20:00 +0200dhakatribune-89a5a2f301ae7aa43b2687539b39a8a4dhakatribuneen24.205668 85.364231NaturalDisastersAbdul HamidAbu SayeedFaruk HossainRezaul Karim20200714172000https://reliefweb.int/report/china/heavy-rains-and-flooding-hit-large-parts-asiaUnusually heavy monsoon rainfall and flooding is affecting India and neighbouring South Asian countries, as well as China and Japan. This has caused major disruption, displacement and loss of life, and once again highlighted the importance of national meteorological and hydrological services in protecting public safety.Sat, 11 Jul 2020 22:40:00 +0200reliefWeb-c1ef8837532ffe7a50731d0b9b83a5edreliefWeben35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersCoronavirusInfectionIndia Meteorological DepartmentPetteri TaalasNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationWMO20200711224000https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2020/07/11/mil-osi-united-nations-heavy-rains-and-flooding-hit-large-parts-of-asia/Unusually heavy monsoon rainfall and flooding is affecting India and neighbouring South Asian countries, as well as China and Japan. This has caused major disruption, displacement and loss of life, and once again highlighted the importance of national meteorological and hydrological services in protecting public safety.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:33:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-fcd38e39c962a7ba547ef8de6957a513foreignaffairs-nzen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersUNbodiesCoronavirusInfectionIndia Meteorological DepartmentUnited NationsPetteri TaalasNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationWMO20200710183300https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/07/10/rising-water-level-of-brahmaputra-basin-sparks-flood-fearsWater levels of all major rivers started rising again following onrush of huge amounts of water amid heavy monsoon rains from the upper catchment in India in the Brahmaputra basin during the last 24 hours till 9am Friday. The Teesta crossed the danger level (52.Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:37:00 +0200dhakatribune-39854fdb11bc5917ccce7d6f71f4900cdhakatribuneen25.198009 85.521896NaturalDisastersAbdur RashidAnisur RahmanDhaka Tribune20200710173700http://www.bssnews.net/?p=418988DHAKA, July 8, 2020 (BSS) – Water levels of major rivers in northern Brahmaputra and northeastern Meghna basins may rise quickly in the next 72 hours as both Bangladesh and Indian meteorological offices predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall during that period in the two regions in Bangladesh and....Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:59:00 +0200bssnews-24135fbc282370f7ed18d290fa84ae2cbssnewsen24.80452 88.935257ReferenceMaterialsNaturalDisastersMetrological DepartmentRazia Sultana20200708165900https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/07/08/river-erosion-takes-serious-turn-in-northern-districtsAlthough the flood situation in the northern districts of the country has been improving, the high tides of the Padma, Jamuna, Meghna and Brahmaputra river have been devouring acres of land and causing severe erosion. In Jamalpur , the overall flood situation has further improved in the district....Wed, 08 Jul 2020 16:36:00 +0200dhakatribune-1c0c7eb6845e2403368fb42d912918c0dhakatribuneen24.205668 85.364231NaturalDisastersRazia Sultana20200708163600http://www.bssnews.net/?p=418824RANGPUR, July 8, 2020 (BSS) – Sporadic incidents of riverbank erosion have been reported as the flood situation improved further during the last 24 hours ending at 9am today with continuous fall in water levels of the major rivers in the Brahmaputra basin.Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:26:00 +0200bssnews-fd6cb28eb9c760bdd9cb474903b34944bssnewsen25.93454 88.849564NaturalDisasters20200708152600https://reliefweb.int/report/bangladesh/hazard-incidents-bangladesh-june-2020Overview of Hazard Incidents in June 2020. In June 2020, 10 devastating hazards took place across Bangladesh i.e. Covid-19 pandemic, lightning, riverbank erosion, wild animal attack, fire, tornado, heavy rainfall, flood, boat capsize and flash flood. In June 2020, Covid-19 affected a total of 98,330....Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:55:00 +0200reliefWeb-4b5e0837b9f9da39391a728da136d384reliefWeben23.7099 90.4071PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisasters20200708125500http://www.bssnews.net/?p=418320DHAKA, July 7, 2020 (BSS) – The flood situation may remain steady in three northwestern districts of Natore, Naogaon and Sirajganj and four central districts of Rajbari, Faridpur, Munshiganj and Shariatpur as water levels of rivers in Brahmaputra and Padma basins marked fall till 9am today.Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:50:00 +0200bssnews-7c9e921b8ab11f9feadab6ff2b5c84f8bssnewsen24.80452 88.935257NaturalDisasters20200707165000http://www.bssnews.net/?p=418155RANGPUR, July 7, 2020 (BSS) – The displaced flood-hit people started returning homes at most places following further improvement in the flood situation in seven northern districts in the Brahmaputra basin during 24 hours till 9 am today. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials said....Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:51:00 +0200bssnews-df2700f61e543f5ae4eb322ceffa77afbssnewsen24.455391 89.699951NaturalDisasters20200707125100https://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/news/erosion-adds-woes-flooded-areas-1926257River erosion has taken a serious turn in several flood-hit districts, rendering many people homeless. Many victims, along with their livestock, have moved to safe places. Meanwhile, floodwater has started receding in some districts, while fresh areas are feared to be inundated in the region adjacent to Dhaka.Mon, 06 Jul 2020 20:26:00 +0200thedailystarBD-b72386afaf3d7824a6a1f047b9887766thedailystarBDen24.247471 89.92099NaturalDisastersNazma Begum20200706202600http://www.bssnews.net/?p=417490RANGPUR, July 6, 2020 (BSS) – Floodwater continues receding from inundated low-lying and char areas alongside all major rivers improving flood situation in the Brahmaputra basin in the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) officials said water levels of all....Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:48:00 +0200bssnews-8eb6deb4148ad98f6402330ae140a0aebssnewsen24.455391 89.699951NaturalDisastersGeneral) MdZakir Hossain20200706114800https://www.daily-sun.com/./printversion/details/491670/Flood-affects-1.42m-More than 1.428872 million people in 15 districts of the country have been affected by the devastating flood since the last week of June. The sign of flood wreckages are also evident in the affected areas through torrential rains and a huge onrush of upstream river water from the boarding country.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 20:12:00 +0200daily-sun-834a8eb15a34bcd715da9098e147329cdaily-sunen25.93454 88.849564UNbodiesNaturalDisastersCoordination Center20200705201200http://www.bssnews.net/?p=417122DHAKA, July 05, 2020 (BSS) – The flood situation may remain steady in six central districts of Rajbari, Manikganj, Dhaka, Munshiganj, Faridpur and Shariatpur as water levels of all rivers in the Ganges-Padma basin stayed static and rivers in the Brahmaputra basin were in a reducing trend till 9am today.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 15:32:00 +0200bssnews-1f8bf4a6a077312029b4971695a0acf8bssnewsen23.602501 89.850548NaturalDisasters20200705153200http://www.bssnews.net/?p=416959RANGPUR, July 5, 2020 (BSS) – Water levels of major rivers marked sharp falls at all points following further recession of onrushing water from the upstream improving the flood situation in the Brahmaputra basin in the last 24 hours ending at 9 am today.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:30:00 +0200bssnews-d905acd73088ae4688f7f7cca5e5d65bbssnewsen24.455391 89.699951NaturalDisasters20200705123000https://www.thedailystar.net/backpage/news/flood-hit-areas-thousands-risk-virus-transmission-1924877Exposed to highly contagious coronavirus, some people of the flood-hit areas in Bangladesh are now living in congested shelters and some on dykes. They have very limited scope to maintain social distance as large numbers of people have to stay in a small places.Fri, 03 Jul 2020 20:59:00 +0200thedailystarBD-c4b851f06e6eecafebe003a2f40409f3thedailystarBDen23.7099 90.4071PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionCommunicableDiseasesFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersAzhar Ali20200703205900https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/07/03/flood-situation-hundreds-of-thousands-marooned-in-northern-districtsHundreds and thousands of people in the northern districts of the country have been marooned as water levels remain above the danger level. The flood situation remained mostly steady with little ups and downs in water levels of major rivers during the last 24 hours ending at 9am yesterday in the seven districts of the Brahmaputra basin.Fri, 03 Jul 2020 18:33:00 +0200dhakatribune-c73ed64aee66defde01012fa45ca8590dhakatribuneen24.704281 89.114403NaturalDisastersOur districtAyub AliAbdul MannanIdris AliMahbub AlamDhaka TribuneRezaul Karim20200703183300http://www.bssnews.net/?p=415602RANGPUR, July 2, 2020 (BSS) – The overall flood situation remained mostly steady with an improving trend during the last 24 hours ending at 9am today in seven northern districts on the Brahmaputra basin. Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) Officials said water levels of major rivers continues....Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:31:00 +0200bssnews-611af601deb09311aecd0041ed10ff53bssnewsen25.93454 88.849564NaturalDisastersMuhammad Ali20200702123100http://www.bssnews.net/?p=415040DHAKA, July 1, 2020 (BSS) – Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said the government will not allow setting up roadside cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha as it may increase the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) transmission. “The authorities will not allow setting up cattle markets haphazardly.Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:42:00 +0200bssnews-980b7fbe97223d2b68f6f9a0743054c2bssnewsen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersSheikh HasinaAwami LeagueObaidul Quader20200701124200https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/fresh-areas-in-northern-region-gets-inundated-1593437460Fresh areas in the country’s northern region were inundated on Monday amid heavy rain and huge onrush of upstream waters from India. Flood situations worsened further in Kurigram, Gaibandha, Bogra, Jamalpur, Sirajganj, and Tangail districts while it remained unchanged in five other north-eastern districts.Mon, 29 Jun 2020 16:39:00 +0200thefinancialexpress-b0f922fff944ae9c39989772b7a723f0thefinancialexpressen24.8435 89.376297NaturalDisasters20200629163900https://thefinancialexpress.com.bd/national/flooding-unlikely-to-change-1593317143The flash flood in the country's north-east may last for three more days while floodwaters in six districts are likely to swell for seven more days. Floodwaters in north-eastern districts, including Sylhet and Sunamganj, may continue to rise for three more days, said an official at Flood Forecasting....Sun, 28 Jun 2020 07:25:00 +0200thefinancialexpress-9921f67a6f1c18417db88ee4ca2ad9b1thefinancialexpressen24.897699 91.877983NaturalDisasters20200628072500https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2020/06/27/flash-flood-hits-sunamganjIncessant rain and onrush of water from upstream have triggered flash floods in the low-lying areas of Sylhet and Sunamganj under Sylhet division. In Sylhet, low-lying areas of four upazilas were inundated due to heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours. The Meteorological Department in Sylhet said 107mm of rainfall was reordered in the last 24 hours.Sat, 27 Jun 2020 20:08:00 +0200dhakatribune-4c0d156e91fdd268e0c0dc6b76de9464dhakatribuneen4.80615404188975 6.5077146882709NaturalDisastersMoazzem HossainAbdul AhadMeteorological Department20200627200800https://www.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/noticia/1722650.mueren-55-en-inundaciones-de-india.htmlAl menos 55 personas murieron tras dos semanas de intensas lluvias por la época de monzón que han provocado inundaciones en casi un tercio de Bangladesh y han dejado más de dos millones de afectados, informaron este viernes las autoridades. Las inundaciones han golpeado 18 de los 64 distritos del país, afectando a 2.Sat, 18 Jul 2020 12:10:00 +0200elsiglodetorreon-b3ce5399865b7edc83caf8043e91de77elsiglodetorreones28.5687 77.216855 die in floods in India55 die in floods in IndiaNaturalDisastersMohammad Mohsin20200718121000https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/internacional/las-inundaciones-dejan-55-muertos-y-un-tercio-de-bangladesh-bajo-el-agua-KK20192228Dacca, 17 jul (EFE).- Al menos 55 personas murieron tras dos semanas de intensas lluvias por la época de monzón que han provocado inundaciones en casi un tercio de Bangladesh y han dejado más de dos millones de afectados, informaron este viernes las autoridades.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 16:09:00 +0200diariolibre-b4462bf9c91a37488792c88febbda761diariolibreesFloods leave 55 dead and a third of Bangladesh under waterFloods leave 55 dead and a third of Bangladesh under waterNaturalDisastersMohammad Mohsin20200717160900https://elnuevodiario.com.do/las-inundaciones-dejan-55-muertos-y-un-tercio-de-bangladesh-bajo-el-agua/EL NUEVO DIARIO, DACCA.- Al menos 55 personas murieron tras dos semanas de intensas lluvias por la época de monzón que han provocado inundaciones en casi un tercio de Bangladesh y han dejado más de dos millones de afectados, informaron este viernes las autoridades.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 15:53:00 +0200elnuevodiario-DO-417a3db681b96a4b1da6c8266d592012elnuevodiario-DOesFloods leave 55 dead and a third of Bangladesh under waterFloods leave 55 dead and a third of Bangladesh under waterNaturalDisastersMohammad Mohsin20200717155300https://elperiodicodemexico.com/seccion.php?sec=Internacional-Poblacion14:03, 2020-07-16. En plena pandemia de coronavirus, Milena Maia se quedó sin trabajo y en un parpadeo ella y sus tres hijos comenzaron a saltarse las comidas por falta de ingresos. La crisis sanitaria también deja un rastro de hambre y más pobreza en las grandes favelas de Brasil. 13:33, 2020-07-16.Fri, 17 Jul 2020 07:11:00 +0200elperiodicodemexico-5184f4d2b875a7d8df36579ceb910de1elperiodicodemexicoes-34.44371 -71.54908International - population:International - population:CommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionPublicHealthNaturalDisastersOxfamLives MatterCámara de DiputadosSebastián PiñeraBill de BlasioQuinta Avenida20200717071100https://au.news.yahoo.com/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-monsoon-hit-south-155429379--spt.htmlDeadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:58:00 +0200yahoo-au-5fa98b6ebda82824802c38baa0064b04yahoo-auen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200721175800https://www.pulse.ng/news/world/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-in-monsoon-hit-south-asia/ksjydmmIn flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned of an extended disaster in one of the worst deluges in recent years. "The flood has been going on for at least 20 days," the deputy chief of Bangladesh's Flood Forecasting and Warning....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:20:00 +0200pulse-deb2cd482b06aeb46d6680c9e931e58apulseen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200721182000https://www.ibtimes.com/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-monsoon-hit-south-asia-3014833Deadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:25:00 +0200ibtimes-d657c0c17de6560e20e4945f641470b2ibtimesen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200721182500http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-in-monsoon-hit-south-asia/article/575153In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned of an extended disaster in one of the worst deluges in recent years. "The flood has been going on for at least 20 days," the deputy chief of Bangladesh's Flood Forecasting and Warning....Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:42:00 +0200digitaljournal-deb6b5c58b486c26d3cb03938a49df39digitaljournalen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200721184200https://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2020/07/22/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-in-monsoon-hit-south-asia.htmlDeadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:14:00 +0200JakartaPost-0bfa98dd1dab475dae737c4a4e71e5a9JakartaPosten24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200722081400https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=383559&SEO=inundacion-en-bangladesh-afecta-a-dos-millones-y-medio-de-personas22 de julio de 2020, 2:8 Dacca, 22 jul (Prensa Latina) Alrededor de dos millones y medio de personas están damnificadas por la inundación que afecta hoy un tercio de Bangladesh, un escenario que podría continuar hasta mediados de agosto por la más prolongada crecida en dos décadas.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 08:18:00 +0200prensa-latina-8450616fddfc6660080076b618a2c3f7prensa-latinaes23.7099 90.40712:08 flooding in Bangladesh affects two and a half million people2:08 flooding in Bangladesh affects two and a half million peopleNaturalDisastersPrensa Latina20200722081800https://www.prensa-latina.cu/index.php?o=rn&id=383559&SEO=inundacion-en-bangladesh-afecta-a-dos-millones-y-medio-de-personasDacca, 22 jul (Prensa Latina) Alrededor de dos millones y medio de personas están damnificadas por la inundación que afecta hoy un tercio de Bangladesh, un escenario que podría continuar hasta mediados de agosto por la más prolongada crecida en dos décadas.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 09:57:00 +0200prensa-latina-a0a2401aa8dae5b8c76d50b25cd1fe9fprensa-latinaes23.7099 90.4071Flooding in Bangladesh affects two and a half million peopleFlooding in Bangladesh affects two and a half million peopleNaturalDisastersPrensa Latina20200722095700https://www.terradaily.com/reports/Bangladesh_faces_further_flood_crisis_in_monsoon-hit_South_Asia_999.htmlDeadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 10:01:00 +0200terradaily-61a3559944a99da2c706a508c70bc99dterradailyen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200722100100http://www.china.org.cn/world/Off_the_Wire/2020-07/22/content_76300936.htmDHAKA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- A natural disaster has been deepening in South Asia as new figures reveal that nearly 10 million people have been affected by monsoon floods, devastating large areas of India, Bangladesh and Nepal, said International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Wednesday.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:08:00 +0200china.org.cn-e283583428c7f9f9335093c465e96c53china.org.cnen27.712 85.313NaturalDisastersPublicHealthCommunicableDiseasesCoronavirusInfectionRed CrossRed CrescentInternational Federation20200722110800https://news.yahoo.com/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-monsoon-hit-south-155429060.htmlDhaka (AFP) - Deadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater --....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 11:46:00 +0200news-yahoo-e8c2d4cfbf55bbcfcf97f158aeb6292bnews-yahooen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200722114600http://www.bssnews.net/?p=426335COX’S BAZAR, July 22, 2020 (BSS) – A total of 600 families appeared to be climate refugees are set to make them comfortable at their new abodes tomorrow on the outskirts of this southeastern beach town under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s landmark Ashrayan project.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 12:02:00 +0200bssnews-6581f48151139443fa351fccc6407956bssnewsen23.7099 90.4071NaturalDisastersEnvironmentClimateChangeMigrationGeneral MdMahbub HossainSheikh HasinaBazar districtSheikh Mujibur Rahman20200722120200https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/inpictures/pictures-monsoon-floods-wreak-havoc-south-asia-200722062419690.htmlSouth Asia is battling torrential monsoon rains which have pounded the region for weeks, causing widespread flooding, killing more than 250 people so far. At least 81 people have died in flood-prone Bangladesh, where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is under water in one of the worst deluges in recent years.Wed, 22 Jul 2020 13:32:00 +0200aljazeera-en-11d885da54844f20b93a7669a9fc266faljazeera-enen27.712 85.313NaturalDisastersAFP news agency20200722133200https://www.thedailystar.net/country/news/flood-devastates-dahagram-again-1934817A large area of Patgram upazila's Dahagram union, a Bangladeshi enclave surrounded by Indian territory on three sides and the Teesta river on the other, is experiencing severe erosion due to floods. So far, 300 families lost homes and agricultural land after the Teesta, that enters Bangladesh....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:27:00 +0200thedailystarBD-2f35d2a193d8563a5c0fc17dca9aa92cthedailystarBDen26.34881 89.032333NaturalDisastersAzizul IslamKamal HossainMizanur RahmanDelwar Hossain20200722222700https://pakobserver.net/south-asia-floods-displace-millions-kill-550/Dhaka, Bangladesh. More than 9.6 million people across South Asia have been affected by severe floods, with hundreds of thousands struggling to get food and medicine, officials and aid organizations said Wednesday. About 550 people have died in India, Bangladesh and Nepal, while millions have been....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 22:07:00 +0200pakobserver-637568b68022ac07f48d6c9d2e741747pakobserveren26.678209 85.167648PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesRed CrossRed CrescentInternational FederationMurari Wasti20200722220700https://sg.news.yahoo.com/bangladesh-faces-further-flood-crisis-monsoon-hit-south-155429579.htmlDeadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh -- where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater -- officials warned....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 21:44:00 +0200yahoo-sg-d188b2498bae9551c4729d03fb842bb8yahoo-sgen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersMurari Wasti20200722214400https://www.myanmarnews.net/news/265857351/dozens-dead-over-28-mln-affected-by-floods-in-bangladeshDHAKA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- At least 86 people died in Bangladesh floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of water from hills across the Indian borders that worsened again this week, official figures showed Wednesday. According to the daily flood situation report of country's disaster....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:17:00 +0200myanmarnews-f7b984be1274e4a7a8e6ef90e1753834myanmarnewsen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidRed CrossRed CrescentInternational Federation20200722151700http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-07/22/c_139232539.htmDHAKA, July 22 (Xinhua) -- At least 86 people died in Bangladesh floods triggered by heavy seasonal rains and onrush of water from hills across the Indian borders that worsened again this week, official figures showed Wednesday. According to the daily flood situation report of country's disaster....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:45:00 +0200xinhuanet_en-f60f37888476c80887ff510b6eb647aaxinhuanet_enen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidCoronavirusInfectionRed CrossRed CrescentInternational Federation20200722144500https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/statecraft/2020/07/22/ashrayan-to-provide-abode-to-600-homeless-families-on-thursdayA total of 600 families, who are climate refugees, are set to move into their new homes on Thursday, on the outskirts of Cox’s Bazar under Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s landmark Ashrayan project. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the abodes through a video conference from her Ganabhaban....Wed, 22 Jul 2020 14:06:00 +0200dhakatribune-f472c7ee17219430310edcf6235c360adhakatribuneen23.7099 90.4071NaturalDisastersEnvironmentClimateChangeMigrationGeneral MdMahbub HossainSheikh HasinaBazar districtSheikh Mujibur Rahman20200722140600https://archive.shine.cn/world/Bangladesh-faces-more-deadly-flooding/shdaily.shtmlDeadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned on Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh — where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater — officials warned....Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:15:00 +0200shanghaidaily-6f3547a089aa0b0decc970d22c6e2a78shanghaidailyen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisasters20200723031500https://nation.com.pk/23-Jul-2020/millions-of-bangladeshis-swamped-as-flood-crisis-deepensDHAKA - A natural disaster has been deepening in South Asia as new figures reveal that nearly 10 million people have been affected by monsoon floods, devastating large areas of India, Bangladesh and Nepal, said International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Wednesday.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 04:44:00 +0200nation-0601d771f37e07c77aa421526e221413nationen27.712 85.313PublicHealthCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersCommunicableDiseasesRed CrossRed CrescentInternational Federation20200723044400http://english.sina.com/world/as/2020-07-23/detail-iivhuipn4610136.shtmlDeadly flooding will persist in Bangladesh for the next 10 days, officials warned on Tuesday, as South Asia battles torrential monsoon rains which have already pounded the region for weeks. In flood-prone Bangladesh — where almost one-third of the impoverished nation is underwater — officials warned....Thu, 23 Jul 2020 06:21:00 +0200sinacom-en-7314db31fc0cf03c7412339954aa5599sinacom-enen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996NaturalDisasters20200723062100http://www.bssnews.net/?p=426754DHAKA, July 23, 2020 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today inaugurated the country’s largest rehabilitation project in Cox’s Bazar which will make new abode for 4,409 families of climate refugees. The prime minister opened the landmark “Khurushkul Ashrayan Prokalpa”, also the world’s biggest....Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:04:00 +0200bssnews-f49ad5bef28f04e21af0dfb7f04f7b01bssnewsen24.4499808308276 90.4024243602996MigrationNaturalDisastersDr AhmadGeneral MdArmy StaffMahbub HossainSheikh HasinaAziz AhmedArmed ForcesBazar districtAhmad KaikausSheikh Mujibur Rahman20200723080400https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/07/23/pm-opens-country-s-largest-rehab-scheme-in-cox-s-bazarPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the country’s largest rehabilitation project in Cox’s Bazar, which will make new abode for 4,409 families of climate refugees. The prime minister opened the landmark ‘Khurushkul Ashrayan Prokalpa’ in Khurushkul area on the outskirts of the southeastern....Thu, 23 Jul 2020 08:36:00 +0200dhakatribune-89a7d903d29d399a656811c0dff2515adhakatribuneen23.7099 90.4071MigrationNaturalDisastersDr AhmadGeneral MdArmy StaffMahfuzur RahmanMahbub HossainSheikh HasinaAziz AhmedArmed ForcesBazar districtAhmad KaikausSheikh Mujibur RahmanLieutenant General20200723083600https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/natural-disasters/cyclones-locust-attacks-climate-disasters-covid-19-pose-dual-challenge-in-south-asia-72443South Asia, one of the world’s poorest and populous regions, is struggling with control measures as the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) cases continue to rise. This public health crisis is being compounded by a swathe of climate-related disasters.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 14:30:00 +0200downtoearth-d4bf2b188eb7fdf770887eb48109867fdowntoearthen23.7099 90.4071PublicHealthNaturalDisastersEnvironmentUNbodiesCoronavirusInfectionClimateChangeCommunicableDiseasesAbu Bakar20200723143000https://www.myanmarnews.net/news/265867395/covid-and-climate-disasters-in-south-asiaResponse measures have forced coastal communities in South Asia to choose between a super cyclonic storm or shelters with no physical distancing. South Asia, one of the world's poorest and populous regions of the world, is struggling with control measures as Covid cases continue to rise.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:22:00 +0200myanmarnews-ef31c03b9ea20334c31eb8b0e770edb6myanmarnewsen23.7099 90.4071CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersEnvironmentClimateChangeUNbodiesCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthAbu Bakar20200723162200https://www.thedailystar.net/frontpage/news/govt-provide-homes-the-homeless-flood-erosion-1935313Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the government would arrange housing for those losing their homes in flood and riverbank erosion alongside rehabilitating the landless and homeless people across the country. "This time the flood looks to be serious… more floods are likely to occur in August and September.Thu, 23 Jul 2020 20:59:00 +0200thedailystarBD-53d53f9f693dba7643d362a1103b2b47thedailystarBDenMigrationNaturalDisastersArmy StaffSheikh HasinaAziz AhmedAhmad KaikausSheikh Mujibur Rahman20200723205900https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2020/07/23/pm-opens-country-s-largest-rehab-scheme-in-cox-s-bazarPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the country’s largest rehabilitation project in Cox’s Bazar, which will make new abode for 4,409 families of climate refugees. The prime minister opened the landmark ‘Khurushkul Ashrayan Prokalpa’ in Khurushkul area on the outskirts of the southeastern....Fri, 24 Jul 2020 05:29:00 +0200dhakatribune-119e2fdd3ca01b57db920405213c865ddhakatribuneenMigrationNaturalDisastersGeneral MdMahbub HossainAziz AhmedArmed ForcesSheikh Mujibur RahmanLieutenant GeneralDr AhmadArmy StaffMahfuzur RahmanSheikh HasinaBazar districtAhmad KaikausHousing FundBangladesh Bank20200724052900https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2020/jul/24/a-critical-situation-bangladesh-in-crisis-as-monsoon-floods-follow-super-cycloneHe said incomes had already been hit by the government’s closure of 25 state-owned jute mills, mostly in northern areas that have been flooded, and by the Covid-19 pandemic. “The country has been locked down for four months and that has had a serious impact.Fri, 24 Jul 2020 07:36:00 +0200guardian-e20bde5f7060ef144760def27abd01a8guardianen23.7099 90.4071CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersUNbodiesFoodSecurityFoodAidMark LowcockGetty ImagesRex/ShutterstockDavid BeasleyWorld Food Programme20200724073600https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/a-critical-situation-bangladesh-in-crisis-as-monsoon-floods-follow-super-cyclone/ar-BB177RUi© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters. Bangladesh could be plunged into a humanitarian crisis as it undergoes the most prolonged monsoon flooding in decades while it is still recovering from the effects of Despite the UN has lauding its new initiatives for early....Fri, 24 Jul 2020 08:09:00 +0200msn-uk-43f2e5ab5b848f62db40693f199e1a0cmsn-uken23.7099 90.4071CoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersUNbodiesCommunicableDiseasesFoodSecurityFoodAidPublicHealthKarim ChowdhuryRed CrossRed CrescentEvening StandardMark LowcockGetty ImagesInternational FederationThe GuardianDavid BeasleyRezaul KarimWorld Food Programme20200724080900http://www.bssnews.net/?p=427566DHAKA, July 24, 2020 – United States Ambassador to Bangladesh, Earl Miller has announced the US government’s assistance to vulnerable families in flooded parts of northern Bangladesh who have lost their homes or livelihoods. “As we have been for decades, the US government is committed to standing....Fri, 24 Jul 2020 15:21:00 +0200bssnews-ae8e60c4234ae0dcf33c4123cf4b8696bssnewsen38.9051 -77.0162FoodSecurityFoodAidCoronavirusInfectionNaturalDisastersUNbodiesUS embassyUnited NationsWorld Meteorological OrganizationUS governmentNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationEarl Miller20200724152100