flash floods in Bangladesh
What made the flood so severe
The flooding is not solely due to the dam overflow
We must reduce our vulnerability to flood
Signs of resilience as severe flooding tests the nation
We must stand together to help flood-affected people
Government should intensity efforts to support those most at risk
South Asian nations need a collective plan to tackle climate change
Given the nature of climate-induced problems faced by the countries in South Asia, policymakers should undertake both adaptation and mitigation measures.
North Bangladesh may see another flood after Eid
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has forecast another moderate flood in the country’s northern districts after Eid-ul-Azha, which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.
“Within a few hours, there was so much water that we ran for our life”
Md Raju Mia (35), a resident of Murshibadkura village in Talimpur union on the bank of Hakaluki Haor, and his family have been battling the floods for generations. But this year's flood, caused by incessant rain and water from upstream, has put them in a tough position.
What made the flood so severe
The flooding is not solely due to the dam overflow
We must reduce our vulnerability to flood
Signs of resilience as severe flooding tests the nation
We must stand together to help flood-affected people
Government should intensity efforts to support those most at risk
South Asian nations need a collective plan to tackle climate change
Given the nature of climate-induced problems faced by the countries in South Asia, policymakers should undertake both adaptation and mitigation measures.
North Bangladesh may see another flood after Eid
Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) has forecast another moderate flood in the country’s northern districts after Eid-ul-Azha, which is likely to be celebrated on July 9 or 10.
“Within a few hours, there was so much water that we ran for our life”
Md Raju Mia (35), a resident of Murshibadkura village in Talimpur union on the bank of Hakaluki Haor, and his family have been battling the floods for generations. But this year's flood, caused by incessant rain and water from upstream, has put them in a tough position.