Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

CHARIPARA, Bangladesh - A villager in Charipara, southern Bangladesh, points toward what used to be lowland that has turned into a river due to rising sea levels on Dec. 1, 2014. Experts estimate that about 17% of Bangladesh's lowland will be submerged by as early as 2070.

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

CHARIPARA, Bangladesh - Fishermen from the village of Charipara, southern Bangladesh, sort their catch on Dec. 1, 2014, with the remains of an eroded dike damaged by rising sea levels in the background. Experts estimate that about 17% of Bangladesh's lowland will be submerged by as early as 2070.

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

CHARIPARA, Bangladesh - Roots of coconut trees are seen exposed near the village of Charipara in southern Bangladesh on Dec. 1, 2014, due to erosion from floods caused by rising sea levels. Experts estimate that about 17% of Bangladesh's lowland will be submerged by as early as 2070.

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

CHARIPARA, Bangladesh - Villagers in Charipara village, southern Bangladesh, tell on Dec. 1, 2014, of how they have been forced to move home due to rising sea levels. Experts estimate that about 17% of Bangladesh's lowland will be submerged by as early as 2070.

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

Bangladeshi lowland submerged by rising sea level

CHARIPARA, Bangladesh - Fishermen from the village of Charipara, southern Bangladesh, sort their catch on Dec. 1, 2014, with the remains of an eroded dike damaged by rising sea levels in the background. Experts estimate that about 17% of Bangladesh's lowland will be submerged by as early as 2070. (Kyodo)