WOTL: Flood - Bangladesh Flashcards
1
Q
Causes?
A
Snow melt in Himalayas in spring
Monsoon season- more than average rain
Cyclones cause storm surges
Deforestation decreased interception
2
Q
Impacts?
A
800000ha of farmland destroyed
Food aid needed for a whole year
Disease from dirty water
3
Q
Costs?
A
$2.2 billion
4
Q
Killed?
A
760
5
Q
Made homeless?
A
36 million
6
Q
Responses?
A
Emergancy relief(food, water, medicine, clothing) Self help schemes to rebuild houses
7
Q
Long term responses?
A
Money given for water management, defence repairs and education
Early warning systems in place
Homes build on stilts
8
Q
When?
A
14th April 2004
