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Imagine what it must be like?

Imagine what it must be like?. For many people living in Bangladesh, flooding each year has become normal. Why?. In 2004, two thirds of the country was flooded. Why do you think that flooding has got worse in recent years?. What can be done?. Houses that don’t flood easily.

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Imagine what it must be like?

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  1. Imagine what it must be like?

  2. For many people living in Bangladesh, flooding each year has become normal Why?

  3. In 2004, two thirds of the country was flooded Why do you think that flooding has got worse in recent years?

  4. What can be done?

  5. Houses that don’t flood easily • Houses are raised off the ground on a 1m high concrete base. • Walls made from jute panels, strengthened with bamboo. • Bamboo and banana trees are planted to soak up the water.

  6. Floating Gardens • Water hyacinth plants are woven to make a raft. • Natural compost, soil and seeds are put on top. • During floods, the garden floats.

  7. Floating Gardens When the rivers flood, the rafts are tied to posts and they float. This provides food for families who normally went hungry when their crops were washed away.

  8. Fish cages The cage is called a ‘hapa’. Fish can grow in the flooded waters. They provide food and an income.

  9. Small-scale food processing When land is limited, people can be helped with new ideas to make money.

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