Sea Level Rise
Rising tides, ruined fields show how Bangladesh’s farmers grapple with climate change
Rising tides, ruined fields show how Bangladesh’s farmers grapple with climate change
Rising sea levels, changing coastlines, erratic rainfall, and high temperatures are threatening the livelihoods of farmers in Bangladesh. Increased rainfall during the dry season has led to heavy crop losses, forcing farmers to change cropping patterns. Pests have become more aggressive, requiring farmers to spend more on pest control and fertilizers. Excessive salinity in the soil is deteriorating the organic matter content. The coastal region experiences excessive rainfall during the monsoon and drought-like conditions during the dry season, affecting rice, pulse, and watermelon cultivation. Climate disasters such as cyclones, floods, and saltwater intrusion are common in this area.
Sea level rise from climate change is expected to increase the release of arsenic into Bangladesh's drinking well water by reduction and by the salt effect
Sea level rise from climate change is expected to increase the release of arsenic into Bangladesh's drinking well water by reduction and by the salt effect
