The overall flood situation in Sylhet has improved. However, still more than four lakh people in the district are in a state of waterlogging. Among them, 9,635 people are staying in 651 shelters across the district. Some of the rest are living in their relative’s house or in a loft in the house.
Also, various types of water-borne diseases are increasing as the flood water recedes. Due to the increase in diseases, the flood victims have suffered more.
The flood situation in the Kushiara coastal townships of Jokiganj, Balaganj, Osmaninagar, Dakshin Surma, Biyanibazar, Golapganj and Fenchuganj upazilas is stable.
Meanwhile, the flood situation has further improved in Goainghat, Companiganj and Jaintapur upazilas along the banks of Surma. Water in these upazilas has started receding a bit and flood victims in shelters have started returning home.
In Sylhet, 101 unions of 13 upazilas and some municipalities have been affected by floods. One thousand 116 villages have been flooded.
Meanwhile, the number of people suffering from waterborne diseases is increasing in flood-affected areas. Diarrhea, skin diseases and eye diseases have appeared in the victims due to drinking contaminated water and walking in the water.
It is known that 136 medical teams are providing health care in Sylhet so far. 81 people suffered from diarrhea and 32 people from respiratory tract infections. 50 people were affected by skin disease. Five people are suffering from eye diseases. Apart from this, 653 more people are suffering from other diseases. They are being treated.
Deputy Civil Surgeon of Sylhet Dr. Janmejoy Dutta said, ‘A sufficient number of medical teams are working to ensure post-flood healthcare. Patients are being treated at upazila health complex, community clinic, health sub-centres to deal with water-borne diseases.
Director of Sylhet Department of Health Dr. Md. Anisur Rahman said, ‘After the flood, various diseases occur, it is normal. That’s why everyone should be aware. Our 403 medical teams are working in the department to ensure the health care of the flood victims.
District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Md. Abdul Quddus Bulbul said, “Since the last flood, 1,855 metric tons of rice, Tk 6,030,000 cash, 14,556 sacks of dry food, Tk 20 lakh baby food and Tk 20 lakh beef have been sub-allocated. .’
Meanwhile, this year’s HSC and equivalent exams started from June 30, but Sylhet Education Board exams were postponed till July 8 due to floods. Exams started yesterday in four districts of Sylhet division.
82 thousand 795 students from 309 institutions in four districts of Sylhet Education Board participated in HSC this time.