DHAKA — The death toll in Bangladesh from heavy rainfall and flooding caused by overflowing rivers has climbed to 59 as of late Saturday, with monsoon rains wreaking havoc across the country for nearly two weeks.

Authorities report that the floods have affected around 5.5 million people across 11 districts, mostly near the Indian border.

The worst-hit areas include the northeastern regions of Feni and Cumilla, where 37 of the fatalities have been reported.

In response to the crisis, approximately 600 healthcare teams are providing support in the affected regions, and over 500,000 people have been relocated to 3,403 temporary shelters as efforts continue to address the widespread impact of the disaster. — Agencies