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Words: 879 | Submitted: Wed Feb 27 2008
... died, 26,500 cattle were killed, roads were damaged and over 50% of Bangladesh's crops were damaged due to the flood these effects are more severe due to Bangladesh's geographical features. For instance Bangladesh is mostly flat flood plains and delta, making it easier for flooding to occur. Bangladesh has also got drainage of 230 rivers. Additionally Bangladesh is a Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC) meaning its responses are very weak after a major flood. The flooding put effects on buildings, businesses, and water supplies. Many people were stranded without food or clean water, which was very dirty during the flooding; some shops did remain open despite the flooding. The greatest loss was River Ganges and other areas greatest to the north, those were the places most affected to the flooding in Bangladesh. There was very heavy loss of rice production in the central of Bangladesh. The flood badly affected the quality ...
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