Thousands of people of Satkhira district is water logged due to flooding and many people are displaces, taken shelter to the flood shelter. They need food aid, medical treatment and rehabilitation assistance. Your prayer, love and compassion is needed for them. Let your loving hand extended for them.
2. Introduction Bangladesh is situated in the south Asian sub-continent. Because of its unique geographical location and topography, it is one of the most flood-prone countries in the world. Approximately 20 to 25% of Bangladesh’s territory is inundated during the monsoon season. Such flooding provides fertile agricultural land and the floodplains in the country are densely populated and intensely utilized. On the other hand, at least 50 to 70% of the country’s territory is exposed to intermittent extreme flooding that has far-reaching negative impacts on the national economy.. Rishilpi Development Project
3. Country situation Heavy monsoon rains have caused several major rivers in Bangladesh to burst their banks, displacing thousands and affecting nearly a million people in all Nine river monitoring stations out of 73 operated by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) across Bangladesh have reported dangerous water levels and another 19 say more flooding could be imminent. ( Source: DMB 29 August 2011) Rishilpi Development Project
4. Satkhira : Cause of flood The heavy monsoon downpour, and onrush water from upstream (Jessore area) by synchronization of flood-peaks of the major rivers are generally considered to be the main causes of the floods. Rishilpi Development Project
14. Rishilpi Beneficiaries Affected About 110098 families have been affected due to water logging and flooding. Programme wise affected family is given on the table: Rishilpi Development Project
15. Present situation Flood Situation of Satkhira is improving but it will take time to be normal. Situation of Rishilpi is also improving but it may take minimum two to three weeks to be started the programme Rishilpi Development Project
16. Situation in the snapSatkhira Flood-2011 Rishilpi Development Project
17. Thousands of people in Satkhira have sought higher ground and need food and shelter due to flooding Rishilpi Development Project
18. Maximum road of rural area is under the water Rishilpi Development Project