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Climate change / Bangladesh caught up in extreme weather events
Sudden temperature drops in winter, sweltering and frequent heatwaves in summer, poor rainfall during monsoon, and four cyclones marked this year, and the experts blame it on climate change.
Local government for effective disaster management
To decrease the impact of catastrophes, integration among local and national bodies is necessary.
READERS' POV / Why aren’t we doing enough to fix electric wires?
The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.
Rich countries can gain a lot by helping Bangladesh
Climate change is worsening the situation and the financial and humanitarian costs brought by this calamity are racking up.
What message does the Bandarban flood give us?
The cruel practice of neoliberal profit-driven development is what has caused the flood in Bandarban.
Scale up climate change adaptation as soon as possible
While Bangladesh has been doing quite well in adapting to climate change, there is still a long way to go with not much time to waste. Serious actions need to be taken urgently to boost the country’s resilience.
Did the Dohazari-Cox's Bazar rail line worsen floods?
The under-construction rail project has unintentionally created an obstacle for the natural water flow in the region
Recent floods lay bare our vulnerabilities
Authorities must implement climate-resilient policies
Don't abandon crucial projects midway
The BWDB must take advice from our river experts in this regard, change their traditional “cordon approach” to rivers and adopt a modern river management approach, if they really want to manage floods in the region.
Flood hits Habiganj after Sylhet, Sunamganj
Heavy rains and rush of water from upstream in India's northeast have started flooding Habiganj, after Sunamganj and Sylhet have been submerged.
“Just 2 weeks ago, we faced flash flood and now another blow”
Residents of Chhatak, Bishwambarpur, Tahirpur and Dowarabazar upazilas of Sunamganj and Companiganj, Gowainghat upazilas of Sylhet, including the city corporation areas, are badly affected due to the ongoing heavy rain and flood.
Over 1.5mn children at risk of diseases, drowning, malnutrition due to flood in Bangladesh
Over 1.5 million children are at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to extensive flooding in north-eastern Bangladesh, said Unicef Bangladesh in a statement today.
Flash floods leading to rise in water level in haor areas of 4 districts
Recent flash floods in Netrakona and Kishoreganj has inundated new areas, while the water level in the haor areas of Sunamganj and Sylhet have been on the rise.
Roshunbhora: The Case of a Waterlogged Paradise
"It’s like owning a house in Malibu,” says one resident
Floods predicted to uproot 50m yearly as climate heats up
The number of people at risk of being forced from their homes by river flooding could surge to as many as 50 million a year by the end of the century if governments do not step up action to tackle climate change, researchers warn.
Australia's wild weather floods Sydney
Torrential rain and gale force winds lashes Australia's biggest city Sydney causing commuter chaos, flooding streets, railway stations and homes, grounding flights and leaving hundreds of people without electricity.
Flood in North, Northeast: Over 1 lakh marooned
Floodwater has stranded over one lakh people in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram districts, following the inundation in Sylhet region.
50,000 marooned in Kurigram as flood situation worsens
The water level in the Brahmaputra, Teesta, Dharla and Dudhkumar rivers swell further due to onrush of water from hills and incessant rainfall for the last few days.
Met office rings flood alarm
Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and the Met office has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in most places in the country and several places in India for the next two days.
