2m children at risk as worst floods hit areas: UNICEF

2m children at risk as worst floods hit areas: UNICEF

Over two million children in eastern Bangladesh are at risk as floods sweep through homes, schools and villages, UNICEF has warned.
In all, these floods, the worst in eastern Bangladesh in 34 years, have affected 5.6 million people.
Major rivers in the southeast are overflowing due to unprecedented monsoon rains.
As a result, more than 52 people have been reported dead. Over 500,000 people are seeking shelter, after rising waters from swollen rivers submerged homes, streets and fields in Chattogram and Sylhet Divisions.
Millions of children and families are stranded without food and emergency relief supplies. Government personnel and volunteers are conducting rescue operations, though access remains difficult in some areas. In the coming days, more people will be affected as the monsoon season continues.