Disasters in bd

Natural calamity is a natural event which has an adverse socio-economic impact on the whole environment. In recent years, they have become more frequent because of the climate change over the world. That is why they are now being addressed as a global problem.

Bangladesh is very prone to natural disasters. Every year some common natural disasters like floods, cyclones, tidal-bores, excessive rainfall, earthquake, riverbank erosion, drought etc. Visit Bangladesh. Another furious natural disaster, greenhouse effect is creeping towards us. Among these, floods and cyclones are the two main natural calamities in Bangladesh. For instance, in 2007, our country has been affected by the dreadful cyclone Sidr and also by two consequent floods.

Natural disasters are very common in Bangladesh due to her peculiar geography. The funnel shapped coast helps cyclones which are formed in the Bay of Bengal to land in Bangladesh. Again, heavy rainfall, tidal bores, melting of snow of the Himalayas causes floods here. Global warming is another factor in causing natural calamities; Natural calamities cause maximum damage in Bangladesh. This is because of the low flat land, high density of population. Poorly built houses and also lack of drastic plans.

Natural disaster causes heavy losses in our country. Many people are killed and many other become homeless. The havoc also includes death of cattle, widespread destruction of houses, uprooting of trees, damage of crops, roads and structures. Shortly after the disaster, many diseases break out and communication system is suspended causing untold sufferings to people.

Being a natural phenomenon, it is not possible to prevent natural disasters. We can take some protective measures to lessen the sufferings of the victims. Both long and short term plans can be taken. Govt. must take projects for forestation. In addition, warning and preparatory measures have to be improved. Finally we should raise awareness in people to protect our lives and properties from the tremendous attack of natural calamities.

Natural calamities cause huge loss to our country every year. However, the effect of those may be mitigated with the combined efforts of both the Govt. and the mass people.