Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees
Summary
Heavy monsoon rains caused landslides in southeastern Bangladesh, killing at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children. The landslides destroyed makeshift homes on hillsides in refugee camps, leading authorities to relocate about 1,000 people to safer areas.Key Facts
- At least eight Rohingya refugees died due to landslides caused by heavy rain.
- Five of the victims were children.
- The landslides happened between Sunday night and Monday morning.
- Slopes softened by rain caused hills to collapse, burying homes under mud and debris.
- Rescue teams recovered the bodies, which were given to families by local leaders and police.
- Around 1,000 refugees have been moved from dangerous hill areas.
- The weather office predicts more rain in the coming days.
- Over 1 million Rohingya refugees live in camps in Bangladesh after fleeing Myanmar.
- Fighting in Myanmar’s Rakhine state raises fears of more refugees arriving in Bangladesh.
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