A total of 132 educational institutions in Gaibandha Sadar, Sundarghanj, Fulchharhi and Saghata Upazilas have been closed. At least 150 families lost their homes to river erosion in Sadar and Fulchharhi Upazilas in last four days. We are drinking this water despite nausea because there is no other source of water." Gaibandha relief and rehabilitation officer Md Idris Ali said 225 tonnes rice and Tk 1.5 million were allotted for the flood-hit people until Wednesday afternoon. The authorities have distributed 90 tonnes rice and Tk 600,000 in cash.

Source: bd News24 July 12, 2017 21:56 UTC