BANGLADESH FLOOD ACTION PLAN Flashcards
1
Q
when was the plan introduced?
A
late 1980’s
2
Q
who is it funded by?
A
multiple agencies including the world bank
3
Q
short term flood management includes
A
- boats for emergency rescues and distribution of aid (including food and clean water)
- medicane and tents
- repair of houses and infrastructure including hospitals
- research projects aimed at reducing risk and vulnerability
4
Q
aim of flood action plan
A
minimise damage and maximise benefits of flooding
5
Q
why are embankments set back from river?
A
- protects them from erosive power of river
- cheap to install and maintain
- area between can be used for cereal production
6
Q
negative impacts caused by building embankments
A
increased time of flooding since embankments prevent back flow into river
7
Q
negative impacts of river channelisation
A
by levees may increase the risk of flooding downstream
8
Q
lack of sluices negative impacts
A
increased damage to land by flooding if embankments are breached-more harmful than gradual flooding
9
Q
decreased flooding along the ganges
A
reduces number of fish which is a major source of protein among the poor
