In the third week of August 2024, heavy rainfall and upstream water releases caused significant flooding across multiple districts in Bangladesh, particularly affecting 11 districts in the eastern regions. The districts of Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, and Cumilla experienced the most severe impacts. According to the National Disaster Response Coordination Center (NDRCC), approximately 5.8 million individuals were affected, with 502,501 people displaced into 3,403 evacuation shelters.

The flooding submerged rural roads, agricultural fields, and fishponds, creating substantial access challenges that were worsened by power outages. The resulting displacement and overcrowding in temporary shelters raised serious protection concerns, particularly for vulnerable populations, including women and girls.