Cyclone Sidr Flashcards
What was the estimated cost of Cyclone Sidr to Bangladesh?
$2.3 billion
How many people were reported dead due to Cyclone Sidr?
At least 3,000
How many people were reported missing after Cyclone Sidr?
1,000
How many individuals were injured as a result of Cyclone Sidr?
34,000
According to the Food and Disaster Management Ministry, how many families were affected by Cyclone Sidr?
Nearly 1.5 million families
How many houses were completely or partially damaged by Cyclone Sidr?
Some 1.2 million houses
How many hectares of crops were damaged by Cyclone Sidr?
About 725,000 hectares
How many species of trees were uprooted by Cyclone Sidr?
350,000 species of trees
True or False: The Bangladesh government made an international request for assistance for cyclone victims.
True
Fill in the blank: Cyclone Sidr left at least ______ dead.
3,000
Fill in the blank: The total cost of Cyclone Sidr was estimated at ______.
$2.3 billion
