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Monsoon landslides and floods displace nearly 16,000 Rohingya in Cox's Bazar, U.N. says
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Summary
The U.N. briefing said heavy monsoon rains and high winds triggered landslides and flooding across 17 camps in Cox's Bazar, affecting nearly 16,000 people; IOM and partners launched emergency relocation, shelter repairs and cash-for-work activities.
The United Nations said monsoon rains and high winds caused landslides, floods and damage across Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, affecting nearly 16,000 people in 17 camps managed by the International Organization for Migration.
The briefing said IOM, in coordination with Bangladeshi authorities and partners, launched an emergency response including remote emergency relocation, rescue, initial damage assistance, and cash-for-work activities that engaged nearly 5,000 refugees to clear fallen trees, unblock drainage and restore access. Teams are using tarpaulins to stabilize slopes, distributing emergency shelter and assessing water and sanitation facilities.
Why it matters: displacement and infrastructure damage in camps increase vulnerability to further landslides, disease outbreaks and loss of shelter. The U.N. noted hot meals and emergency shelter distributions were underway and that partners are working to prevent further landslides.
The spokesperson also noted coordination challenges and ongoing assessments of water, sanitation and shelter needs.
