Bangladesh Flashcards
1
Q
When
A
August 2004
2
Q
Human causes
A
Deforestation
Urbanisation
Dams in India increased sediment
3
Q
Physical causes
A
Heavy monsoon rains from May- September 80% is a floodplain Flat low lying man easily flooded 75% is 10 meters above sea level All three rivers flooded at the same time
4
Q
Short term effects
A
7million homes destroyed 1040 died Half million cattle lost 2million tonnes of rice destroyed Airport flooded 11,000 km of roads damaged 60% land area flooded 40% Dhaka was under water
5
Q
Long term effects
A
Diseases spread (cholera)
100,000 in Dhaka suffered from diarrhoea
23.5million became homeless
$1 billion clean up cost
6
Q
Immediate responses
A
Water purification tablets given out Flood protection shelters built Flood aid given Farmers given free seeds Asked for aid from abroad evacuated areas by foot
7
Q
Long term responses
A
Flood shelters built Emergency flood warning systems and planned rescue services Reduced deforestation Dams built Locals rebuilt homes
