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Two years ago, hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people escaped Myanmar army attacks by fleeing to Bangladesh.

SUSCEPTIBLE

As the refugees arrived, trees were cut down to build shelters.

The shelters grew into large camps.

the camps in low-lying areas are susceptible to flooding.

Aid workers and refugees are working to protect the camps.

If something is described as susceptible, it is in a position of risk or threat.

if someone is said to be susceptible, it means easily affected, influenced, or harmed by something, like a virus or crime.