Eight individuals were reported killed following a landslide that struck a girls’ school located within a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. According to reports, the incident occurred when the Islamic studies center, which serves as a school, was engulfed by mud and debris in the afternoon. The victims included seven students and one teacher.
Search and rescue operations were immediately launched at the site following the massive landslide. Authorities have stated that the exact number of people who were inside the educational facility remains unconfirmed. The region has experienced adverse weather conditions, including monsoon winds, which have led to several reported landslides across Cox’s Bazar.
The area hosts one of the world’s largest refugee settlements, sheltering over one million Rohingya people who fled deadly military attacks. The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of infrastructure in the densely populated refugee area. The community relies heavily on facilities like the girls’ school for education, making the impact of natural disasters particularly severe.
Responders are continuing efforts to assess the full extent of the damage caused by the landslide across the camp.
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