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People walk to a relief shelter with belongings through a flooded street following heavy rains in Mohipal, Feni, a coastal district in southeast Bangladesh

Video. Severe floods in Bangladesh cause multiple fatalities

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Floodwaters in eastern Bangladesh have left people stranded and caused several deaths, including a pregnant woman.

Water levels in many rivers across eastern Bangladesh continue to rise, worsening an already dire situation.

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Many blame India for the flash floods, saying its neighbour opened a river dam in Tripura. However, India's Ministry of External Affairs has denied these claims.

Rescue operations are underway, but communication challenges hinder efforts.

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