bangladesh - solutions to flooding Flashcards
in 1989 funded by the world bank what came into action in Bangladesh?
the Flood Action Plan
what is happening to the coastal mangrove trees?
reduction in deforestation of the coastal mangrove trees
what has been happening since 2005 ?
since 2005 a high tech weather station has provided 36 hour coastal flood warnings
how many volunteers on bikes were sent around to distribute leaflets and educate people on how to prepare for a cyclone?
33,000 volunteers
where are new flood shelter being built?
in more accessible places to those who are especially at risk
what was given after the 2010 flood to livestock ?
fodder
what did other countries give to Bangladesh to help it cope with the effects of the 2010 flood?
aid
what happened to houses after the 2010 flood?
they were rebuilt or repaired
where emergency supplies given out?
YES