Flash Update 2 on the Impact of Monsoonal Rainfall on Rohingya Response Operations, Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh

On 19 June 2024, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a heavy rainfall warning due to the active monsoon. The warning highlighted the likelihood of heavy (44-88 mm) to very heavy rainfall (≥ 89 mm) within the following 24 hours. The heavy rainfall forecasted for 72 hours did lead to landslides, flooding and 1 waterlogging in the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar, with 14,509 refugees affected across the 33 camps. At least 10 deaths have sadly been confirmed, and around 16 people have sustained injuries. More heavy downpours are expected as the monsoon season continues in the coming months. 

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