There is no statistical evidence that the frequency of flooding in Bangladesh has increased during the 20th century. There is indication however, that the inter-annual variation of floods and the areal extent of big events have increased since 1950. Is it really true that deforestation and land use practices of the Himalayan farmers are to blame for the recurring and devastating monsoon floods in the plains of the Ganga and Brahmaputra? This book presents new evidence resulting from a research project on floods in Bangladesh in the context of highland-lowland linkages.
- ISBN10 6610915717
- ISBN13 9786610915712
- Publish Date 1 January 2006
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 22 June 2011
- Publish Country US
- Imprint United Nations University Press
- Format eBook
- Pages 450
- Language English