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LEDC Flooding Case Study - South Asia 2007 Flashcards

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When did the flooding occur?

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July and August 2007

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Which countries were affected?

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Bangladesh and India

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3
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Which rivers flooded?

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The Ganges and Brahmaputra

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How much rain fell?

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900mm in July, causing saturated soil, increasing runoff

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How was the discharge of the Brahmaputra river increased?

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By melting snow from glaciers in the Himalayas

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How many people lost their lives?

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2000

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How many were left homeless?

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25 million

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How many schools were totally destroyed?

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44

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What was the primary impact on industry?

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Many factories closed and livestock were killed

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How many houses were destroyed in India?

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112,000

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How many km of roads were destroyed?

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10,000km

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What effect did the flooding have on rivers?

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They were left polluted with rubbish and sewage

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What was the secondary effect on education?

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Many children lost out, around 4000 schools were affected

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What was the effect on health?

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around 100,000 people caught water borne diseases such as diarrhoea and dysentery

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What was the effect on world basmati rice prices?

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They rose by 10% because many flooded fields reduced the yield.

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What was the effect on the country’s work force?

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Many farmers and factory workers were left unemployed.

17
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What did governments and international charities provide?

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Food, water and medical aid. Technical equipment like rescue boats were also sent to people who were stranded.

18
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What effect did blocked transport links have on the evacuation process?

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They slowed down any attempts to evacuate, after many people hadn’t been evacuated form the flooded areas in the first place

19
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Why have some homes been rebuilt on stilts?

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To protect them from future floods

20
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What did international charities fund?

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The rebuilding of homes and agriculture + fishing industries

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