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==Impact of Climate change== |
==Impact of Climate change== |
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Climate change has forced many people of [[Bangladesh]] livinng in rural areas to migrate to cities that has caused a sharp rise in the slum population of Dhaka.<ref>http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/420</ref> As Bangladesh is already less than 20 feet above sea level, thus there are fears that by the end of the 21st century, more than a quarter of the country will be inundated and 15 million people will be displaced.<ref>http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/420</ref> Dhaka which has a population of 13 million people, its population is projected to increase to 20 million by the year 2025 raising the fears of water-borne diseases and outbreak of several other diseases.<ref>http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/publications/v.php?id=4292</ref> |
Climate change has forced many people of [[Bangladesh]] livinng in rural areas to migrate to cities that has caused a sharp rise in the slum population of Dhaka.<ref>http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/420</ref> As Bangladesh is already less than 20 feet above sea level, thus there are fears that by the end of the 21st century, more than a quarter of the country will be inundated and 15 million people will be displaced.<ref>http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/420</ref> Dhaka which has a population of 13 million people, its population is projected to increase to 20 million by the year 2025 raising the fears of water-borne diseases and outbreak of several other diseases.<ref>http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/publications/v.php?id=4292</ref> While a [[UN]] and [[WWF]] report warned that Dhaka tops the risk of climate change in [[Asia]].<ref>http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSP480964</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 11:20, 19 November 2010
Dhaka experiences a hot, wet and humid tropical climate. Under the Koppen climate classification, Dhaka has a tropical wet and dry climate. The city has a distinct monsoonal season, with an annual average temperature of 25 °C (77 °F) and monthly means varying between 18 °C (64 °F) in January and 29 °C (84 °F) in August.[1] Nearly 80% of the annual average rainfall of 1,854 millimeters (73 in) occurs between May and September.[1] Increasing air and water pollution emanating from traffic congestion and industrial waste are serious problems affecting public health and the quality of life in the city.[2] Water bodies and wetlands around Dhaka are facing destruction as these are being filled up to construct multi-storied buildings and other real estate developments. Coupled with pollution, such erosion of natural habitats threatens to destroy much of the regional biodiversity.[2]
| Climate data for Dhaka | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 24 (76) |
27 (80) |
31 (87) |
32 (89) |
33 (91) |
31 (88) |
32 (90) |
31 (88) |
31 (87) |
31 (87) |
28 (83) |
25 (77) |
29 (85) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 14 (58) |
17 (63) |
22 (72) |
25 (77) |
26 (79) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
27 (81) |
27 (80) |
25 (77) |
21 (69) |
16 (61) |
23 (73) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 7.6 (0.3) |
20 (0.8) |
58 (2.3) |
120 (4.6) |
270 (10.5) |
360 (14.1) |
400 (15.7) |
320 (12.5) |
260 (10.1) |
160 (6.4) |
30 (1.2) |
5.1 (0.2) |
1,980 (77.9) |
| Source: weatherbase.com [1] | |||||||||||||
Impact of Climate change
Climate change has forced many people of Bangladesh livinng in rural areas to migrate to cities that has caused a sharp rise in the slum population of Dhaka.[3] As Bangladesh is already less than 20 feet above sea level, thus there are fears that by the end of the 21st century, more than a quarter of the country will be inundated and 15 million people will be displaced.[4] Dhaka which has a population of 13 million people, its population is projected to increase to 20 million by the year 2025 raising the fears of water-borne diseases and outbreak of several other diseases.[5] While a UN and WWF report warned that Dhaka tops the risk of climate change in Asia.[6]
References
- ^ a b c "Weatherbase: Historical Weather for Dhaka, Bangladesh". weatherbase.com. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
- ^ a b Mondal, M. Abdul Latif (2006-09-27). "Our Cities: 15th Anniversary Special". The Daily Star. Retrieved 2006-09-27.
- ^ http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/420
- ^ http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/node/420
- ^ http://www.preventionweb.net/english/professional/publications/v.php?id=4292
- ^ http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSSP480964