Flooding case studies
- Created by: jerry
- Created on: 21-05-12 09:11
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Banglerdesh, Asia, 1998
Location:
World's poorest countries (GNP = $200)
80% river flood plains
Population is 120 million
On bay of Bengal
4 rivers meet here - Ganges, Meghna, etc
Wettest climate
Primary effects are:
1) 3 quarters of the country underwater
2) 1000 died
3) Over 26 thousand cattle killed - livestock for many families
Secondary effects are:
Damages cost one billion dollars
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