Hilly Khagrachhari has been severely affected by flooding, leaving hundreds of thousands of people affected.
The water levels in the Chengi, Maini, and Kassalong rivers have crossed two to six feet above the danger level, inundating surrounding areas, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) media release.
Responding to the humanitarian crisis, the Bangladesh Army has been working tirelessly to assist those in need, it read.
The army has already relocated nearly 2,000 residents of Khagrachhari to safer shelters through continuous rescue operations.
Moreover, they have been providing cooked meals to those in the shelters, they are also delivering essential supplies such as dry food, candles, matches, and saline to remote areas.
The Bangladesh Army will continue rescuing, providing relief along with treatment until the flood situation improves.
Army members donate one-day salary to support flood victims
Besides, members of Bangladesh Army have donated their one-day salary to aid people affected by devastating floods in various districts in Bangladesh.
According to ISPR, an amount equivalent to one day's salary of all ranks of Bangladesh Army has been donated to the Chief Adviser's Relief Fund in support of the flood victims.
"This money was paid in the service of humanity to help the victims of the recent floods in Feni, Chattogram, Cumilla, Noakhali, Sunamganj and Habiganj," it added.
Meanwhile, the ongoing floods have claimed the lives of 13 people, with more than 44 lakh people affected across 11 districts, the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief provided this update on Friday.
The floods have submerged 77 upazilas, impacting 584 unions and municipalities. Over 887,000 families are suffering from the devastation, added the ministry.
