9 Rohingya refugees died in landslides caused by heavy rain in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district on 19 June.

9 people, including 8 Rohingya refugees, were killed in landslides triggered by heavy rain in Rohingya camps in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar district on 19 June. The landslides hit camps 9 and 10 in the area, which has been experiencing heavy rainfall since 18 June. Authorities are working to evacuate those still living in risky hilly slopes. This comes as the country is highly vulnerable to disasters and climate change, with the Global Climate Risk Index ranking it among the most affected nations.

June 19, 2024
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