Bangladesh flood 1998

1. Bangladesh Flood 1998

2. Information about Bangladesh Bangladesh is a country in south-east Asia that suffers annual flooding It is probably country affected by the most of floods The floodwaters bring deposited sediment which makes the delta and floodplains very fertile but frequently is severe causing loss of life and population suffer Extreme poverty and geographic pressure increase the suffering Much of the country´s budget must be used for recovery

3. Effects of the 1998 Floods Over two thirds of land was covered by water an the capital Dhaka, was 2m under water. 30 million people made homeless Death toll of 1,070 people Food supplies severely affected because of crops being flooded an area of 668,529ha .

4. Economic Impacts The economy had a decrease of 20% exports in industries. 400 clothing companies closed increased unemployment. The crops were destroyed by flood which mea n farmers being affected too.

5. Environmental Impact An embankment protecting Sandwip, a large coastal island, was breached by a high tide . It destroyed most of the habited in delta. Also it causes the great damage to forest around the area. Human waste being realised in to the environment witch cause great damage to drinking water.