On the river's edge, Barguna District, southern Bangladesh, sandbags attempt to stall the inundation of the water. Damaged huts tilt towards the river. Whereas Cyclone Sidr caused devastation with very strong winds, in this area, Cyclone Aila brought with it massive water damage through inundation from nearby rivers and from the Bay of Bengal. Moreover, the Monsoon is altering with climate change: it commenced in Bangladesh this year at the time it normally concludes. Less predictable than before, the character of the Monsoon is also changing, disrupting traditional farming practices.
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