Over 1.5mn children at risk of diseases, drowning, malnutrition due to flood in Bangladesh
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Over 1.5mn children at risk of diseases, drowning, malnutrition due to flood in Bangladesh

Unicef says
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Mon May 23, 2022 06:00 PM Last update on: Mon May 23, 2022 07:07 PM
Flood in Sylhet
A teen with the belongings of her family waiting to take shelter at a safe place after floodwater inundated their home. The photo was taken in Shalutikar Bazar area at Nandigaon union of Sylhet’s Gowainghat upazila yesterday. Photo: Sheikh Nasir

Over 1.5 million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to extensive flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh, said Unicef Bangladesh in a statement today.

Over four million people in five districts of north-eastern Bangladesh – Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj, Netrokona and Moulvibazar – are affected by extensive flooding.

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Sylhet and Sunamganj have been most affected, with water flowing above dangerous levels. Agricultural land and critical infrastructure, including power stations and schools, have been submerged.

Cases of diarrhoea, respiratory infection, and skin diseases have already been reported. At least three children have died after being struck by lightning.

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Hundreds of schools have been closed, further jeopardizing the education of children. After 18 months of pandemic school closures in the last few years, children are once again missing out on learning.

"The damage to lives, homes and schools is heartbreaking. In this disaster, as in most others, children are the most vulnerable," said Sheldon Yett, Unicef representative to Bangladesh.

"Unicef is on the ground to protect children and to meet their urgent needs, supporting the government and working closely with our local partners."

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Unicef is supporting Bangladesh government's flood response by supplying clean water, hygiene kits, therapeutic milk, and learning kits.

Unicef also works closely with the Department of Social Services to ensure that social workers stand ready to protect the safety and security of children. Raising awareness about drowning prevention in communities is at the centre of the response.

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