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The Sylhet Plain is a low-lying alluvial region in northeastern Bangladesh, centered on the Sylhet basin and connected with the Surma and Kushiyara river systems. Much of the landscape contains haor wetlands, broad seasonal depressions that hold water during the monsoon and may become extensive open water bodies. Flooding is a normal part of the annual cycle, while villages, roads, agriculture, and fisheries are adapted to marked changes between wet and dry seasons.
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What is the Sylhet Plain?
The Sylhet Plain is a low-lying alluvial region in northeastern Bangladesh centered on the Sylhet basin. It is connected with the Surma and Kushiyara river systems.
What are haor wetlands in the Sylhet Plain?
Haors are broad seasonal depressions that hold water during the monsoon. They are a major part of the Sylhet Plain's landscape and can change greatly between wet and dry seasons.
Where is the Sylhet Plain located?
The Sylhet Plain lies in northeastern Bangladesh around the Sylhet basin. Its waterways include the Surma and Kushiyara river systems.
Why does the Sylhet Plain flood during the monsoon?
The region is low-lying and contains haor depressions that naturally collect seasonal water. During the monsoon, these wetlands expand and can cover broad parts of the plain.
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