Cyclone 'Yaas' has devastated the coastal inhabitants of Bangladesh and West Bengal at the end of May 2021. According to the report published in Dhaka Tribune on June 04, 2021- 9 people lost their lives, and around 1.5 million people were directly affected by 'Yaas'. A total of 26,000 houses were destroyed in 16 districts of Bangladesh. Satkhira incurred the highest loss for 'Yaas', as more than 94 thousand people were affected. 5.75 long embankment protection for some of the Upazilas was destroyed entirely by the tidal waves of 'Yaas'.

The aftermath to follow a cyclone is equally catastrophic. The people suffer a lot from food scarcity and clean water as all the sources are devastated by the cyclone. Since the high tides surge the regional sources, the water gets contaminated and unsuitable for drinking or doing any household chore.

In such a time of crisis, Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) came forth to help the people in dire need. MGI has distributed 10,000 litres of 'Super Fresh Drinking Water' to 500 families in partnership with 'Footsteps'. Each of the families from Koyra Khulna and Gabura in Satkhira, received 20 litres of 'Super Fresh Drinking Water'. Mithun Das Kabbo and his' Gift for Good' team deserves credit for managing the distribution on the ground level.

At MGI, we are always aware of our responsibilities to society and people. In such a national disaster, it was our duty to come forward and help the people. We will keep on acknowledging our responsibility in national needs and come forward with our support and service.

Information Source- https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/nation/2021/06/04/1-5-million-people-affected-due-to-cyclone-yaas