The article discusses the aftermath of Cyclone Amphan and subsequent monsoon floods in coastal Bangladesh, particularly in the Khulna district. It highlights the enduring damages and the struggles of the local communities who are still living in temporary homes or emergency shelters. The embankments that protect the region from tidal waters were destroyed and have not been repaired, leaving the area vulnerable to daily floods. The series of disasters has led to economic hardships, increased child marriages, and a pattern of migration as families leave in search of safer living conditions. The article also touches on the broader issue of climate change, suggesting that it is intensifying extreme weather events like Cyclone Amphan and contributing to the challenges faced by coastal populations.

In Pirojpur, Bangladesh, farmers are utilizing an innovative agricultural technique known as 'dhap' to combat the severe flooding caused by monsoon rains. This method involves creating floating rafts from water hyacinth plants, allowing crops to grow even when the land is submerged. Photographer Zakir Hossain Chowdhury captures the resilience of these farmers who rely on their floating gardens for up to eight months of the year. While the government and NGOs like the UK-based Practical Action support the expansion of this practice as a climate change adaptation strategy, experts caution that more research is needed to understand its long-term viability, especially in the face of other climate threats such as drought and soil salinity. Despite the challenges, for local farmers, floating gardens are a crucial means of survival and livelihood.

Bangladesh, with a population of 160 million, is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, facing severe threats such as displacement in its southern coastal region due to rising sea levels and unpredictable weather. The country has been hit by 70 storms from 1990 to 2018, and recent cyclones Fani and Bulbul have caused significant crop damage. A UNICEF report from April highlights that 19 million children in Bangladesh are at risk from climate-related disasters.

The article reports on the devastating impact of the second flood within a month in the Kurigram district, where people living on small islands have been rendered homeless. The floods and landslides, which were a result of heavy rains in 2015, have claimed at least 21 lives. The situation is dire as the floods have caused rivers to swell and roads to be flooded, leading to starvation among villagers due to the scarcity of food, relief goods, and drinking water.