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Bangladesh: Fishing Village Devastated by Climate Change

Bangladesh: Fishing Village Devastated by Climate Change

In the southern Borguna district of Bangladesh, at least 2,500 people suffered when cyclone Sidr hit in November 2007. The fishing industry was hit especially hard because boat owners died in the disaster. Families are struggling to cope, while experts say climate change is making weather patterns here worse.

Bangladesh: Fishing Village Devastated by Climate Change

In the southern Borguna district of Bangladesh, at least 2,500 people suffered when cyclone Sidr hit in November 2007. The fishing industry was hit especially hard because boat owners died in the disaster. Families are struggling to cope, while experts say climate change is making weather patterns here worse.

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