Cyclone Sidr, Bangladesh (Dhaka and Chittagong), Asia, Northern Hemisphere
1 of 12
Causes
Moisture source and heat
2 of 12
Depth of Moisture Source
60m (Bay of Bengal)
3 of 12
Temperature
27 C (sun rays more concentrated)
4 of 12
Speed of Winds
150mph
5 of 12
Social Impacts
4,000 - 10,000 people died; 1,000 fishermen missing; millions at risk of water borne diseases; villagers fought over rice and water rations
6 of 12
Economic Impacts
Major port region in Chittagon closed; food prices spiralled; schools and business closed; internation airport in Dhaka closed; 95% rice crops and shrimp farms destroyed along coastline
7 of 12
Environmental Impacts
Wooden home along coast washed away/blown down; mangrove forest reserve for Tigers damaged; 500,000 homes destroyed; 60-80% trees uprooted in coastal areas; roads/railways blocked by debris; phone/electricity lines damaged or brought down
8 of 12
Why it was So Severe
Economic status - limited cash, primary industry crops destroyed so no food; lack of resources - poor hazard management; poor living conditions - houses easily destroyed, many people left homeless; limited cash prevents quick recovery
9 of 12
Management - Before
Early warning system, evacuation, storm shelters, houses built on stilts (floods), 'red flag' warning
10 of 12
Management - During
Stay calm, listen for updates, stay inside
11 of 12
Management - After (ready for next time)
Early warning system - satellites and pressure changes
Comments
No comments have yet been made