UNB, Dhaka :
As the worst floods in two decades hit northeastern Bangladesh, Bangladeshi-origin British MP Rushanara Ali has said it is vital to raise much-needed funds to support those most affected and who need assistance.
“Bangladesh is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Heavy monsoon downpours mean hundreds of thousands stranded. Sylhet, where I and many of my constituents have family, has been hit extremely hard. My thoughts are with all those affected,” Rushanara said, sharing UK-based Charity organisation Penny Appeal’s request for donation.
Penny Appeal launched the appeal to help people hit hard by floods, as thousands face shortages of food and essentials.
The organisation is working with partners on the ground to provide life-saving support to those whose lives have been torn apart this monsoon season.
To help flood-hit people it has requested people to donate £50 for a monsoon food pack (which could provide a family with food for a month), £300 for monsoon shelter (which could provide emergency shelter for a family), £500 for 10 food packs (which could provide 10 families with food for a month), and £3,000 for 10 emergency shelters (which could provide emergency shelter for 10 families).
Each year, heavy monsoon rains threaten millions of lives across South Asia. This year’s monsoon season is getting worse, causing widespread damage across Bangladesh.
Hundreds have already lost their homes, livelihoods and lack access to essential food, water, and even basic medical assistance.
Moreover, the strong winds and heavy rains put lives and property at risk. Entire livelihoods, cattle and farmland are destroyed, leaving people with nothing and no form of income.
