Bangladesh: Floods - Jul 1988
Disaster description
Multiple flash floods, caused by heavy rains in north-east Bangladesh, are seriously affecting 7 districts: Sunamganj, Netrokona, Satkhira, Bogra, Moulavibazar, Habiganj, and Rangpur. So far 61 people were reported dead with damages to standing crops estimated at over 120,000 ha. (UN DHA, 12 Jul 1988)