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Download PDF Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) today predicted that the death toll caused by the tropical storm Sidr may rise 10,000.
“According to our past experiences and reports, there is a possibility that the death toll of the severe cyclonic storm will rise over 10,000,” BDRCS Chairman Mohammad Abdur Rob told a press conference at its head office this morning.
He also said they, through the Geneva-based International Federation, have already appealed for Tk 400 million in international assistance for the cyclone-victims of the country and the final appeal will be made by Friday next after assessment of the losses.
“Hopefully, proper response will be received about our appeal within a day or two,” said BDRCS chief.
Five teams, comprising BDRCS and International Federation officials, have been sent to the affected areas for quick assessment of losses caused by the early Friday’s powerful cyclone, he informed.
“We will make a final appeal for international assistance after receiving the reports from the teams,” Rob added.
Appreciating the government’s efforts in facing the disaster that mainly hit the country’s coastal districts, the BDRCS boss said they have already started work to dispatch relief materials to the affected areas. Around 42,000 volunteers of the Red Crescent Society have been worked continuously in the coastal areas during the storm and these efforts saved the lives of many people, he added.
April 18th, 2008 at 6:43 am
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