DHAKA, Aug 7, 2020 (BSS) – The government has so far distributed over Taka 2.62 crore in cash among the flood affected people as nearly 55 lakh people have been affected by the recent devastating flood.
In addition to this, the government has also allocated 16,510 tonnes of rice –from which 11,006 tonnes have been distributed among the flood affected people in 33 districts, said a press release.
Besides, Taka 82.63 lakh has been distributed as baby food assistance while more than Taka 1.64 crore has been distributed for procuring cattle feed.
“A total of 1,26,000 packets dry food have been distributed among the flood affected people across the country,” the release said, adding that the government also allocated 300- bundle corrugated iron sheet and Taka nine lakh as household grant.
A total of 10.57 lakh families were marooned and 54, 73,639 people were affected while 1,057 unions and 160 upazilas were flooded. Due to this situation, around 71,594 people have been taken to 1,479 flood shelter centers in the flood-hit districts.