IOM aids 1,000 flood-hit families in Bangladesh

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has provided crucial aid to 1,000 families impacted by severe monsoon floods in Bangladesh's Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar regions. The assistance package includes essential emergency shelter materials and food support, targeting households whose homes and livelihoods were devastated by the recent inundation.

In Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram, 500 families received tarpaulins to help them establish temporary shelters and protect their belongings. Simultaneously, in Pekua upazila of Cox’s Bazar, another 500 flood-affected families received similar tarpaulins along with a food package. Each food parcel contained 10kg of rice, 2kg of lentils, 1kg of salt, 1 liter of edible oil, and one tarpaulin.

The IOM emphasized that the relief distribution was conducted in close coordination with local authorities. This collaboration ensured that the aid reached the most vulnerable households in the affected communities. The agency noted that heavy monsoon rainfall continues to inundate many parts of the country, leading to widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, and severely disrupting access to essential services. For many families, this emergency assistance represents the first critical step toward recovery.

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For many affected families, emergency shelter and food assistance are the first steps towards recovery.