Floods leave thousands homeless in Bangladesh Rohingya camps | In Pics

Days of heavy rainfall have pelted Rohingya refugee camps in southern Bangladesh, destroying dwellings and sending thousands of people to live with extended family or in communal shelters.

Within 24 hours, more than 30 centimeters (11.8 inches) of rain fell on the camps in Cox’s Bazar district hosting more than 800,000 Rohingya, the UN refugee agency said.

Refugees told Associated Press that they were struggling to eat or drink properly.

Cyclones, heavy monsoon rains, floods, landslides and other natural hazards are an annual difficulty in the camps.

More than 700,000 Rohingya have lived in refugee camps in Bangladesh since August 2017.