Friday, June 29, 2012

Landslides, electrocution in Chittagong divn Death toll rises to 111,Bangladesh


BANGLADESH NEWS

DHAKA: The death toll in landslides, electrocution and lightning incidents in three districts of rain-drenched Chittagong division rose to 111 Thursday.

Our Chittagong correspondent reports: At least 29 people were killed in separate landslides, electrocution, wall-collapse and drowning incidents that were triggered by incessant rainfall in different areas of the district.

Besides, the fire fighters declared the end of rescue operation after the recovery of the body of Banu Akter, 30, in Akbar Shah Mazar area on Thursday morning.

Confirming the matter, deputy assistant director of Chittagong Fire Service Jasim Uddin told , “We have declared the end of the rescue operation after the locals’ said that there was no more missing in the area.”

Meanwhile, at least 44 people were killed and 12 others remained missing due to separate landslides, wall collapse, drowning and lightning incidents in different parts of the district.

Confirming the matter, district deputy commissioner Zainul Bari said, “Seven people, including  four of a family were killed in Haldia Palang union early Wednesday while seven, including three of another family in Ramu upazila at about 3:00am.”

Besides, over 150 people had been marooned by the heavy rain water in the district.

Deptu Commissioner of Cox’s Bazar Zainul Bari told banglanews that they are distributing relief in all affected areas through the UNOs.

 Bandarban reports that at least 38 people, including 11 of a family were killed in separate landslides in district’s Lama and Naikhanchhari upazilas.

Confirming the matter, Fightong UP chairman Shamsul Islam and Baisari UP Chairman Manirul Islam said that communication of the district with all parts of the country has been halted.

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