Earthen dwellings have also suffered extensive damages. A comprehensive picture of the overall damages is however not yet available. Rains have cut direct road, train and air communications, especially in the northeastern districts. Handling of cargo at the port of Chittagong was hampered. The capital city has been cut-of from 16 northern districts due to suspension of ferry service across Jamura river.
Newspapers report local disruptions in about five districts.
The UNDP Office is liaising with the Emergency Control Room at the Relief Ministry. The Goverment's Relief Rehabilitation Ministry has provided initial supplies to the affected areas, and Ministry is keeping close watch over the situation. Newspapers report that the Army has been called-in to help with relief operations one of the worst affected districts in the Hill Tracts. The local NGO community is scheduled to meet today to work-out their strategy for relief operations. For the time being, the Government is not appealing for international assistance.