Bangladesh Flashcards
How many people died?
139 people died.
How many homes were destroyed?
360,000 homes were destroyed.
Hospitals were full of which diseases?
Cholera, diarrhoea and dysentery.
What did they have shortages of?
They had a food shortage because their livestock died, and crops submerged.
How many schools were damaged?
23,000 schools were damaged.
How many were left homeless?
25 million people were left homeless.
How much of the land was flooded?
2/3 (60%) of the land was flooded.
What was the only thing visible in some places?
In some places; only the roofs were visible.
Which town was fully underwater?
Chittagong was fully underwater.
What was destroyed?
Roads, bridges and railways were destroyed.
What was there none of for days?
There was no electricity for days.
What was closed?
The airports were closed.
What was the rescue response like?
Army rescue by helicopter and boats.
What were 4 causes of the flood?
- it was monsoon season which means it was very rainy-2000mm
- low lying land - >6
- there was deforestation in Nepal
- global warming causing glaciers to melt in Himalayas
Is Bangladesh a developed or developing country?
Bangladesh is a developing country.
