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UN: Impact of Bangladesh mudslides cause for concern
19.06.2017 08:02 "Agro Perspectiva" (Kyiv) —
The United Nations Country Team in Bangladesh has expressed concern over the loss of lives and livelihoods, as well as damage to homes and infrastructure, following mudslides within the country south-east that killed more than 150 people, UN Radio reports.
As to the local media reports, more than 4,000 people are being housed within the government shelters following the disaster earlier this week.
Reportedly, these mudslides are said to be among the deadliest within the country recent history and are attributed in part to environmental degradation caused by unregulated deforestation and a growing population.
It is to be admitted, the UN agencies are now working with the Bangladesh authorities to assess the impact and to respond to the disaster.
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