bangladesh - solutions to flooding Flashcards

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1
Q

in 1989 funded by the world bank what came into action in Bangladesh?

A

the Flood Action Plan

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2
Q

what is happening to the coastal mangrove trees?

A

reduction in deforestation of the coastal mangrove trees

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3
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what has been happening since 2005 ?

A

since 2005 a high tech weather station has provided 36 hour coastal flood warnings

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4
Q

how many volunteers on bikes were sent around to distribute leaflets and educate people on how to prepare for a cyclone?

A

33,000 volunteers

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5
Q

where are new flood shelter being built?

A

in more accessible places to those who are especially at risk

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6
Q

what was given after the 2010 flood to livestock ?

A

fodder

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7
Q

what did other countries give to Bangladesh to help it cope with the effects of the 2010 flood?

A

aid

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8
Q

what happened to houses after the 2010 flood?

A

they were rebuilt or repaired

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9
Q

where emergency supplies given out?

A

YES

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