Flooding case studies rich vs poor
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The document compares flooding in rich and poor parts of the world, using examples from Carlisle, England in 2005 and South Asia in 2007. Flooding in Carlisle resulted in 3 deaths and thousands displaced, while flooding in South Asia caused over 2,000 deaths and displaced 25 million people. The immediate responses included evacuating people in Carlisle and distributing aid in South Asia. Long-term responses involved rebuilding defenses in Carlisle and homes in South Asia.
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- 2. Flooding in Rich and Poor Part of the World is different Rich Poor • Carlisle, England • 8th January 2005 • River Eden • South-Asia • July and August 2007 • Brahmaputra and Ganges River
- 3. Flooding in Rich and Poor Part of the World is different Rich Poor Causes • Heavy rainfall – 200mm in 36hrs. • Saturated soil, increased runoff into the River Eden. • Carlisle is a large urban area- impermeable materials increased run off. • Discharge reached 1520 cumecs (average is 52 cumecs) • Heavy rainfall – in one region, 900mm of rain fell in July. • Saturated soil, increased runoff. •Melting snow from Himalayan mountains increased discharge in Brahmaputra river. •Peak discharge of both rivers happens at the same time, which increased discharge downstream.
- 4. Flooding in Rich and Poor Part of the World is different Rich Poor PrimaryEffects • 3 deaths • ~3000 people made homeless. • 4 schools were severely flooded. • 350 businesses were shut down. • 70,000 addresses lost power. • Some roads and bridges were damaged. • Rivers were polluted with rubbish and sewage. • Over 2000 deaths. • ~25million people made homeless. •44 schools destroyed. •Many factories closed, lots of livestock killed • 112000 houses destroyed in India. •10,000km of roads were destroyed. •Rivers polluted with rubbish and sewage.
- 5. Flooding in Rich and Poor Part of the World is different Rich Poor SecondaryEffects • Children lost out on education- one school closed for months. • Stress-related illnesses increased after the floods. •Around 3000 jobs were at risk in businesses affected by flood. • Children lost out on education- around 4000 schools were affected by the floods. • Around 100,000 people caught water-borne diseases like dysentery and diarrhoea. • Flooded field reduced basmati rice yields – prices rose 10%. • Many farmers, factory workers were unemployed.
- 6. Flooding in Rich and Poor Part of the World is different Rich Poor ImmediateResponses • People evacuated from areas that flooded. •Reception centres were opened around Carlisle to provide food and drink for evacuees. •Temporary accommodation was set up for the people made homeless. • Many people didn’t evacuate from areas that flooded, and blocked transport links slowed down any evacuations that were attempted. • Other governments and international charities distributed food, water, medical aid. Technical equipment e.g. Boats were sent to recue people.
- 7. Flooding in Rich and Poor Part of the World is different Rich Poor Long-TermResponses • Community groups were set up to provide emotional support and to give practical help to people who were affected by the floods. • A flood defence scheme has been set up to improve flood defences, e.g. Build up banks on the River Eden to prevent flooding. • International charities have funded the rebuilding of homes and the agriculture and fishing industries. • Some homes have been rebuilt on stilts, so they’re less likely to be damaged by future floods.