Flood Victims in Bangladesh Move to Higher Ground

A family moves to higher ground as the flood situation worsens, traveling on a makeshift raft. These local people have lost their homes and jobs as a result of the floods. The floods were caused by the change in the course of the waterway on the river Jamuna.

Unique identifier: GP01GSR

Type: Image

Shoot date: 01/08/2007

Locations: Asia, Bangladesh, Sirajganj, South Asia

Credit line: © Syed Zakir Hossain / Greenpeace

Ranking: ★★★★★★ (B)

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Flooding in Bangladesh

Heavy rain causes floods in various regions of Bangladesh. In recent years, the regular floods in the country have increased. Photos document floods in 2004, 2005, and 2007, including those caused by Cyclone Sidr.

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