1991 Bangladesh

Question 1

3 facts

Answer 1

9 of 13 most deadly cyclones hit Bangladesh
155 mph winds
6m storm surge

Question 2

7 Impacts

Answer 2

13million homeless
138,000 dead
$1.5billion in damage
90% of crops washed away near coast
10million homes destroyed
1million acres of crops destroyed
Shrimp and salt industry devestated

Question 3

5 successes of response

Answer 3

2million evacuated
3,300 tonnes of supplies credited with saving 200,000 lives
Reached bay of Bengal islands with helis boats from US
Diarrhea returned to pre-cyclone levels
Intravenous solution delivered kept hospitals functioning

Question 4

4 Failures of response

Answer 4

Bangladesh navy and air major base in Chittagong hit
Encouraged agriculture development on coast
infrastructure failed
Received rice donations despite record yield