Rivers, Floods And Management- LEDC Bangladesh Flashcards
1
Q
Where?
A
Bangladesh, South Asia
2
Q
What
A
Heavy monsoon, one of worst floods of decade
3
Q
When?
A
2007
4
Q
Why?
A
Experiences regular flooding
Monsoon region
12m above sea level
Large rivers
5
Q
Who
A
Millions live near coast/by rivers
Most flood prone areas
6
Q
Impacts
A
Around 300 deaths 10 million affected 60,000 houses destroyed 1.5 million aces farmland destroyed Disease spread
7
Q
Response
A
Shelters set up by gov
Medical teams set up
Millions of $ given in food aid
