Tag: Bangladesh
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Bangladeshis Suffer from Flood Every Year
People in the flood-prone areas of Bangladesh suffer seriously. During the floods, their livelihood comes to standstill. Hunger, diseases, deaths rattle people in the these areas.
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Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Pakistan Extremely Vulnerable to Sea Level Rise
This rise in the sea level makes the coastal landmass comprising Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Pakistan extremely vulnerable.
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Wars and Submergence of Coastal Areas: What’s the Connection?
Use of weapons in war zones release harmful gases into the air, causing rise in temperatures. Hence, ice and glaciers melt and turn into water — which then flows into the seas and oceans, raising the average global sea level. Consequently, the coastal areas with low-lying landscape have been gradually submerging into waters.
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