Pakistani floods 2010 Flashcards
1
Q
physical causes
A
- heavy monsoon rain (heaviest in 80 years)
- torrential rain caused flash flood
2
Q
human factors that increased risk
A
- 70% population work in agricultural sector-near rivers
- don’t have means to evacuate
- deforestation and illegal logging left land unprotected
3
Q
economic impacts
A
- total damage estimated at US$43 billion
- cotton harvests lost 2 million bales
- 400km road and 5600 railway damaged
- 5.3 million jobs lost
- GDP growth rate forecast to decline from +4% to negative growth
4
Q
environmental impacts
A
-17 million acres of Pakistanis fertile farmland flooded
5
Q
social impacts
A
- 2000 killed
- 11,000 schools closed
- 10 million people forced to drink unsafe water=cholera
6
Q
immediate responses
A
-Pakistani army helicopters, boats and personell search/rescue team
7
Q
long term responses
A
- 30th November, US$1.8 million pledged by foreign countries, 30% from USA
- hazard risk map using GIS
- early warning systems
- community based schemes and school safety procedures
