Explore the Famine of 1943, its causes including food diversion for the army and halted rice imports, and the severe impact on Bengal and surrounding areas.
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Famine of 1943
The Horror and Inconveniences of War
The horror and inconveniences of war were increased by the famine of 1943.
The worst-affected areas were south-west Bengal comprising the Tamluk-Contai-Diamond Harbour region, Dacca, Faridpur, Tippera, and Noakhali.
Around 1.5 to 3 million people perished in this basically man-made famine due to epidemics (malaria, cholera, smallpox), malnutrition, and starvation.
Fundamental Causes of the Famine
Army's Needs: The need to feed a vast Army diverted foodstuffs.
Rice Imports Stopped: Rice imports from Burma and South-East Asia had been stopped.
Aggravation of the Famine: The famine got aggravated by gross mismanagement and deliberate profiteering; rationing methods were belated and confined to big cities.
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