1. The Effects of the July 2004 Floods

2. Bangladesh

3. Some Background Info
One of the world’s most densely populated countries – 125 million inhabitants.
Most of Bangladesh is floodplain – 80% is at or below 10m in height.
The Himalayan Mts are located to the north.
Almost all of Bangladesh’s rivers have their source outside the country.
The Ganges, the Bramahputra and the Meghna Rivers all run through Bangladesh.
One of the poorest countries – GNP = $200 per head.

5. Pictures of the terrible effects…

6. 600 reported deaths – rose to 750+
30 million homeless

7. People have to leave their homes in boats!!!!

8. Or live on roof tops with snakes!!

9. Airports, roads & railways flooded
DHAKA
Bridges destroyed
$7 billion damage

10. Land polluted with sewage
Uprooted trees

11. Disease remained a big problem afterwards due to contaminated water
100,000 people in Dhaka suffered from diarrhoea as floodwaters left mud and sewage.
Disease remained a big problem afterwards due to contaminated water

12. Everyday life disrupted

13. Rice crop destroyed along with food supplies – vegetables, cash crops e.g. jute & sugar
2 million tonnes of rice
washed away

14. Animals killed
Habitats destroyed
Mangroves destroyed

15. Many farmers & factory workers became unemployed
Children lost out on education – around 4000 schools were affected by the floods