LEDC Flood - Bangladesh Flashcards
1
Q
When was the Bangladesh flood?
A
July 2004
2
Q
What are the main rivers that flow through Bangladesh?
A
Ganges and Brahmaputra
3
Q
Physical causes:
A
- Snow melt from Himalayas
* 70% land area less than 1m above sea level
4
Q
Human causes:
A
- Deforestation
* Rapid urbanisation
5
Q
Social effects:
A
- Hundreds killed
- Millions made homeless
- Contaminated water led to disease
- Crops lost leading to food shortages
6
Q
Economic effects:
A
- Over 900 bridges destroyed
- 15,000km of road damaged
- Businesses and shops destroyed
7
Q
Environmental effects:
A
- Agricultural land flooded and contaminated by polluted water
8
Q
Short-term responses:
A
- Farmers provided with free seeds
- Foreign aid (including £21million from UK)
- Water purification tablets given out
- Food aid
9
Q
Long-term responses:
A
- Additional financial aid granted for 5 years after the flood
- Raised flood shelters built
- Flood warning systems introduced
