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Bangladesh: Flood: 2003/06/23
| Period | 2003/06/23 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Bangladesh |
| Event Type | Flood |
| Outline | Heavy rain, mudslides and storms have killed at least 58 people in southeastern Bangladesh over two weeks. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
| IFRC Report 2003/07/02 | ||
| Dead: more than 65 people Affected: more than 500,000 people |
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Report/Articles
BBC news 2003/07/01
At least ten villagers have also been killed, bringing the death toll in the past week to almost 60, as torrential rains cause rivers to swell.
IFRC Report 2003/07/02
On 27 June, the worst landslides in the country's recent history, triggered by incessant monsoon rains, left more than 65 people dead.
CNN news 2003/06/29
Bangladesh floods kill 45
Reuters Alertnet 2003/06/28
Bangladesh floods kill 58, maroon 150,000 people
CNN news 2003/06/24
Floods have eased in Bangladesh as rains clear but 20 fishermen are still missing.
Reuters Alertnet 2003/06/23
Bangladesh girls killed as floods maroon 70,000
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ReliefWeb Map 2003/07/02
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