Food Assistance for Displaced Myanmar Nationals VoucherModality
62,276 individuals of displaced Myanmar nationals will be benefited by this project through voucher modality in Camp 14, 16, Cox’s ...
Tropical storm Roanu made landfall in the southern coastal region of Bangladesh on 21st May 2016. The storm brought heavy rain, winds of over 100km/h, and storm surges peaking at 2.7 metres. Eighteen (18) coastal districts were affected and among them, seven (7) severely: Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Bhola, Barguna, Lakshmipur, Noakhali and Patuakhali. National early warning systems were activated and 500,000 people were evacuated by national authorities to cyclone shelters prior Roanu’s landfall.
The cyclone destroyed houses, uprooted trees and breached embankments. Villages were flooded, fisheries swept away and power supply was interrupted. Within 24 hours, most of the evacuated returned to their homes.
However, 1.3 million were directly affected by the cyclone’s impact that took the life of 27 persons (15 men and 12 women). Moreover, more than 100 primary schools and Madrassas were damaged due to waterlogging, strong winds and falling trees.
The selection of Upazilas to be assessed during the JNA was based on triangulating key information on the impact of Roanu; Upazilas identified as affected by the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), those affected by wind speeds of over 102km/hour and those mentioned in media reports. Using these criteria, 37 Upazilas in seven (7) districts were considered to be the most affected and then selected.
Across seven (7) districts of southern Bangladesh 1.3 million people have been affected by cyclone and associated monsoon rains.