Emergency Relief for Flood Victims of Bangladesh 2024

The recent flooding in Bangladesh, particularly in Noakhali, triggered by heavy rainfall in late August 2024, resulted in a humanitarian crisis affecting thousands. Reports indicate over 5.8 million individuals were affected, with significant displacement into evacuation shelters. In response, BASTOB, with the support of HELP e.V., launched an emergency relief initiative to address critical needs and provide life-saving support to flood-affected families. This report documents the comprehensive efforts, achievements, and challenges encountered throughout the project.

The emergency flood relief project aims to save lives, prevent, and alleviate the suffering of 2,000 families affected by recent massive flooding across Noakhali, Comilla & Feni. This initiative focuses on responding to the immediate needs of flood victims, restoring essential services, and fostering recovery.

List of NFIs for 2000 families are given below:

1 Buckets              2000 pcs
2 Cookies              2000 pcs
3 Rice                    10000 kg
4 Lentil                  2000 kg
5 Soyabean oil (1 Litre)       2000
6 Potatoes                             4000 kg
7 Salt                                       2000 kg
8 Sugar                                   2000kg

9 Hygiene Kits includes
• Sanitary pad                                                            2000
• Soap (1 Pieces for each family) 125 gram         2000
• Water Purifier Tablets (3 Pis per family) 1 packet contains 5 Pis     2000
• Saline Packet (15 PIs per family) (1 packet contain 25 pis)                30000

CASE 01- Ayesha Khatun, Housewife

Ayesha Khatun, a devoted housewife and mother of two from Bhugotipur, faced unimaginable hardships during the recent floods that devastated Noakhali. With her husband unable to work due to the flooding, the family found themselves in a dire situation, struggling to provide for their children amidst rising waters that engulfed their home. As the floodwaters rose, Ayesha and her family sought refuge in a nearby madrasa building, which had been repurposed as a flood shelter. This temporary shelter provided some safety, but the uncertainty of their circumstances weighed heavily on Ayesha’s heart. With limited resources and the stress of caring for her young children, she often worried about how they would survive each day. Fortunately, aid began to arrive at the relief center. Ayesha was among the many families who received essential supplies, including food, clean water, and hygiene kits.

“When I received the relief items, it felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders,” Ayesha shared. “The food helped us regain some strength, and knowing that my children had access to clean water brought me peace of mind.”

The support provided through the relief efforts made a significant difference in Ayesha’s life during this challenging time. She expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the assistance her family received, stating, “I am thankful for the help we got; it has given us hope and a chance to rebuild our lives.”