Floods in Bangladesh: History, Dynamics and Rethinking the Role of the Himalayas

Author:   Thomas Hofer ,  Bruno Messerli
Publisher:   United Nations University Press
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9786610915712


Pages:   450
Publication Date:   01 January 2006
Format:   Electronic book text
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Floods in Bangladesh: History, Dynamics and Rethinking the Role of the Himalayas


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Deforestation and land use practices of Himalayan farmers are commonly blamed for the recurring, devastating monsoon floods in the plains of the Ganges and Brahmaputra. Floods in Bangladesh presents new evidence to disprove this long-held assertion. This book demonstrates that the hydro-meteorological processes in the Himalayas are not the main causes for the floods in Bangladesh. The combination of simultaneous discharge peaks of the big rivers, high runoff from the Meghalaya Hills, heavy rainfall, high groundwater tables, and spring tides creates particularly favorable conditions for large-scale flooding. Accordingly, the myth about deforestation creating big floods and the habit of blaming mountain dwellers for the flood catastrophes must be abandoned.

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Author:   Thomas Hofer ,  Bruno Messerli
Publisher:   United Nations University Press
Imprint:   United Nations University Press
ISBN:  

9786610915712


ISBN 10:   6610915717
Pages:   450
Publication Date:   01 January 2006
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Electronic book text
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

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