Bangladesh Flashcards
1
Q
Bangladesh is affected by what two types of flooding?
A
coastal and river
2
Q
Name two factors which increase Bangladesh’s flood risk
A
Low lying area, monsoon rainfall, urban areas/impermeable surfaces
3
Q
What were 2 impacts of the Bangladesh flood
A
River channels flooded, cities under water, 800 people were killed, water contaminated, farm land and crops lost, 900 bridges lost, 15000km of road lost
4
Q
. How can Bangladesh reduce its flood risk/ impacts?
A
Cluster villages/ raised housing, flood shelter for livestock, rescue boats, radios and flood warnings
5
Q
How was the Bangladesh flood managed
A
emergency and financial support, self help schemes, early warning systems, levees in fields, building homes on stilts.
