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News Update on Flood: August 1, 2004
A hungry stomach knows no law- the above picture proves so, alongside proving the scarcity of flood relief. Kichuree, a locally made food from rice and lentils, was being eaten to the last minute. (Picture source: daily Jugantor, Dhaka).
August 1st headlines from Bangladeshi national dailies regarding flood situations:
1. Diarrhea ravages as floodwaters recede
Fifty-five die in 24 hours, deluge spread to southern districts, 2.96 crore (29.6 million) people affected link: http://www.thedailystar.net/2004/08/01/d4080101011.htm 2.Cry for medicine as disease compounds flood pains link: http://www.newagebd.com/front.html#1 More July 31st headlines:
1. 250 heal centers around the country are affected by flood. Treatment disrupted.
2.Even at flood shelters most victims don't get any relief (where does it go?).
For Bangla news visit : http://www.jugantor.com/saturday/
-daily BD flood update teams of mukto-mona
01 August 2004 (BD time)
Bangladesh Newspaper Heading: Diarrhoea ravages as floodwaters recede Dhaka floodwaters likely to subside in 10 days Flood loss funds only after assessment Flood-hit Dhaka cry for drinking water
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