00:00In waist-deep water, this man tries to clear washed-up mud around his submerged home in southeastern Bangladesh.
00:08At least 51 people have died after days of torrential monsoon rain caused flooding
00:14and left more than 1 million people stranded, the country's Disaster Management Agency said Sunday.
00:20Many of the fatalities were caused by landslides in the hilly districts,
00:25while others were linked to flash floods rushing down from higher ground.
00:30As floodwaters began to recede slightly on Sunday afternoon,
00:34residents like Sikiyo Marma returned to assess the situation.
00:42He said his furniture and property has been damaged, and he has had little to eat since he's been gone.
00:48He called the situation very bad and said he would appreciate any help from the outside.
00:54Jinu Barua came back to check on her home, too.
01:01Floodwater washed away most of my belongings.
01:03I managed to get a few things out with me. The rest was gone or damaged by the water.
01:11All sides of the house are ruined.
01:14I came back today, but it is unlivable now.
01:16I took temporary shelter next door.
01:19I don't have anyone to help me.
01:21I am alone and helpless.
01:26Volunteers worked around the clock to assist affected communities,
01:30distributing hot meals and emergency supplies.
01:33However, local people said many remote areas in the hilly districts had yet to receive adequate aid.
01:39to be in the city.
01:39It is supported by the home of the house.
01:39It is a very, very difficult health.
01:40The house is the house.
01:40And we are to have a lovely house.
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