Overall Green Flood for Bangladesh in Bangladesh from 09 May 2022 01:00 UTC to 11 May 2022 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood for Bangladesh

in Bangladesh

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Flood Bangladesh can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1101423
Death:	0
Displaced:	-
Countries:	Bangladesh
From - To	09 May - 11 May

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Sylhet Division, Bangladesh, May 2022Local media in Bangladesh reported flooding in Sylhet Division after a prolonged period of heavy rainfall in Bangladesh and catchment areas in neighbouring India. As of 16 May the Surma and the Kushiara rivers were both above the danger mark. Media said 1,000s of people in Zakigonj, Gowainghat, Jaintapur, and Companiganj upazilas have been affected by floods with more flooding expected, in particular in Jaintapur. Road access has bene cut in some areas. Sylhet District Administration had allocated 79 tons of rice for those affected by the floods.Tue 17 May 2022Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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