Severe flooding in the north of Bangladesh is affecting millions of people, including a number of World Vision staff and sponsored children’s communities.
Continuous rainfall and subsequent rising water levels have flooded 32 of Bangladesh’s 64 districts and burst embankments, causing widespread and long-term damage to crops and farmlands and jeopardising homes and lives.
Floods have left Parveen's family, and so many others, homeless/ AMIO ASCENSION
World Vision New Zealand CEO Lisa Cescon says 11 World Vision communities are under immediate threat; two are funded by New Zealanders.
“Kiwis know, unfortunately from recent first-hand experience, just how devastating severe flooding can be – both in the immediate aftermath, and in the painful long-term.
“Our communities and staff in Bangladesh are working together to mitigate the damage being caused. As we wait to hear more, our thoughts are with affected families and children at this time.”
The Bangladesh government is yet to declare a national disaster but has taken steps to address the situation. World Vision staff are on high alert, and are in contact with families affected by the flooding.
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