Flood in Rohingya Refugee Camp Destroys Lowlands and Sandy Hillsides

The monsoon may seem romantic to many, but for the Rohingya Muslims in the refugee camps of Bangladesh, it brings only hardship. Torrential rains trigger floods that destroy shelters on the low ground, while landslides threaten those living on the sandy hillsides. Every year, many families are left homeless, losing their few valuable belongings, including essential documents; in the devastation.

Rohingya students are being stuck in the current of flood
A Rohingya youth, crossing the flood water
When flood occurs, it damages not only the shelters but also the hearts of Rohingya people
Two young boys, playing in flood water by using glands and floating over the water
If the hill is sandy, it is easy to break into pieces when during the rainy season and the shelters nearby it, are buried under the ground
This is a learning center completely wet due to flood water
A broken briadge and Rohingya children are crossing over it even though fear to fall comes
Shops and shelters are drowned in the flood water
Another learning center is also under the flood water
While the Rohingya children find the places where they play is drowned, they feel disapointed because they are not able to play

Photos: Anuwar Sadek