72% of Sylhet is underwater
Sunamganj is completely cut off from the rest of Bangladesh, people don't have anywhere to go. This is the worst case of flash floods in the country after 112 years. Heavy rainfall and river banks overflowing have displaced many people. 50,000 families have no access to electricity. 2 million people don't have access to food and drinking water. Crop fields are underwater, leaving rural farmers with no means of income. The Surma river flows at 12cm above the danger level.
In short,
My nation is drowning
I live in Dhaka, the floods don't affect me. Then why should I care? My cousin lives in Sylhet. My friends' grandparents live in Sylhet. Why should you care? People live in Sylhet. People are drowning. They can't move because of the water. They're stranded in their own homes. The rural people have it worse.
How should you care?
Donation centres are up. Here are some sites you can donate to:
UNICEF, Launchgood, Distressedchildren, HelpingHand
Every penny is appreciated. Every little effort is welcomed. If you can't donate, then keep us in your prayers. Pray, to whichever God you worship, for Sunamganj. If you don't do that, just spread the message. Spread the message and keep us in your hearts. Save Sunamganj.
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