Floods Make Thousands Displaced in Rohingya Camps I Cox’s Bazar I Bangladesh

On 27 July, heavy monsoon rainfall started in Cox’s Bazar leading to flash flooding, waterlogging, and landslides across the Rohingya camp areas. According to the Inters Sector Coordination Group, there are 46,545 refugees in need of assistance and 21,000 people have been displaced as of 1 August.Following the flood, UN Women has consulted with affected people, women leaders, especially women and girls on their needs; and distributed non-food items including cloths, sandals, sleeping mats, blankets, and crockeries together with its responsible partners, in support of the government-led emergency response. This was possible for the generous support of UN Women Australia National Committee.#EmergencyResponse @UN Women Australia