The country of Bangladesh in South Asia is home to more than 150 million people and a collection of massive and powerful rivers.
Although they are an important natural resource and a critical support to the country’s agricultural industry, excessive rain often causes these rivers to overflow.
During monsoon season, these turgid (see definition and hear pronunciation below) rivers can flood the countryside and threaten the lives of many area residents.
Fortunately, many Bengalis have now learned how to protect themselves when disastrous floods occur in the region.
Cool word question of the day: What would you do to protect yourself if you lived near a turgid waterway?
Turgid: Swollen or distended; excessively ornate or complex in style or language.
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