Bangladesh is one of the natural disasters in the world. Every year natural disasters like cyclones, tidal waves, floods and droughts cause massive damage to our lives, resources and environment. Our geographical location is one of the causes of these disaster.
- Floods are one of the natural disasters in Bangladesh. For the people of this country, floods have a devastating effect on the economic situation. In fact, in the context of this country, if an area is flooded and people's lives and property are damaged, then flood is considered. Bangladesh is a riverine and rainy country. The annual rainfall here is 2300 km. 57 international rivers 667 rivers spread like a net in this country. The source of the river Montessori is located in India.
#causes of flood
- Natural causes
- Lots of rain upstream.
- Geographical conditions.
- Influence of seasonal climate.
- The depth of the main river is low.
- The tributaries are covered by silt.
- Himalayan ice melt water flow.
- Intense tides of the Bay of Bengal.
- Earthquake.
#Man-made causes
- Extensive tree felling in river basins.
- Farakka Dam built on the river Ganges.
- Impact of dams built on other rivers.
- Unplanned urbanization.