bangladesh case study

How many rivers flow through Bangladesh

3

What physical features make Bangladesh prone to flooding

Low lying geography as it’s situated on the bengal delta which is one of the lowest lying and most flood prone areas in the world.

Monsoon climate: heavy rainfall increasing storm surges and therefore increased flooding

Human impacts of flooding

Mangrove removal for farmland as it’s in short supply. Mangroves act as natural barriers so without it the country is more exposed

How much of Bangladesh is 10 m or less above sea level

50%