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Heavy rains and flash floods in Bangladesh leave 51 dead

At least 51 people have died after flash floods and landslides struck large parts of Bangladesh. Thousands have lost their homes as the heavy rains continue to cause widespread damage across the country.

A flooded street under grey, rainy skies
A flooded street under grey, rainy skiesPhoto: Helena Jankovičová Kováčová / Pexels
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At least 51 people have died after flash floods and landslides struck large parts of Bangladesh. The heavy rains continue to cause widespread damage across many regions of the country.

Thousands of people have lost their homes, and rescue and relief operations are ongoing in the affected areas. Officials have warned that the death toll could rise further as floodwaters recede.

The intensifying monsoon season leaves Bangladesh's low-lying regions facing similar risks each year. Experts say climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of such extreme weather events.

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This article is an AI-curated summary of the original story published by BBC Asia. The illustration is a stock photo by Helena Jankovičová Kováčová from Pexels and is not from the original story.

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