Several areas of Feni District in southern Bangladesh have been flooded for days due to continued heavy rains, prompting emergency response.
Local authorities in the district commenced rescue operations on Thursday morning with assistance from civil groups.
Residents in Feni have endured heavy losses over the past few days.
"My pond fish, cows, goats, chickens, household items, clothes were all washed away in the flood water. We couldn't save anything. We couldn't save anything, we somehow swam here with our children and took shelter. We came here with only one cloth," said Sharmin, a local resident.
It is another devastating flood hit Bangladesh, coming after two major floods last year.
"There had been two floods in the last year. We are in great trouble with people, livestock, and property in these floods. Will people save their young children or their property? People have saved some assets as much as they can, the rest of the things have been swept away by the flood. Some houses are submerged up to their necks in water, while others are submerged up to their chests in water. We will not be able to go home for another week," said Abdur Rahim, another resident.
Severe flood hits southern Bangladesh, triggering emergency rescue operation
Severe flood hits southern Bangladesh, triggering emergency rescue operation
