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1 RATIONALE: HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES
NATURAL DISASTERS LEFT MILLIONS IN NEED OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN 2023, INCLUDING ADOLESCENT GIRLS
Cyclone Mocha struck the coast near the BangladeshMyanmar border on 14 May 2023. Heavy rains and strong winds caused damage and destruction to shelters and public facilities, which are primarily constructed of bamboo and tarpaulin, across 33 Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar. This impacted over 40,000 Rohingya refugees and neighbouring Bangladeshi communities. In Teknaf upazila approximately 11,000 houses were damaged and over 50,500 individuals were affected. A Joint Needs Assessment identified food, shelter, and water as the most immediate priorities, with a particular focus on ensuring access to these services for the most vulnerable women, girls, and persons with disabilities. The assessment also revealed significant damage to public facilities related to education, nutrition, and protection.
On August 6, 2023, a flash flood struck Chattogram Division aggravated by heavy downpours in upstream areas. The flood affected over one million people. 39 out of the division's 51 upazilas were wholly or partially inundated, causing substantial damage in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Ragamati, and Bandarban districts. The region’s major rivers overflowed and damaged over 410 kilometres of roads, resulting in major infrastructure and transportation disruption. The immediate response effort focused on rescue and relief operations, and addressing the basic needs of those affected.