Tropical cyclones in Bangladesh: retrospective analysis of storm information, disaster statistics, and preparedness
Tropical cyclones (TCs) have historically had far-reaching impacts on livelihoods and vulnerable coastal communities in Bangladesh. Characterizing and understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of TCs is essential for identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of disaster...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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IOP Publishing
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Environmental Research Communications |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1088/2515-7620/ada239 |
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| Summary: | Tropical cyclones (TCs) have historically had far-reaching impacts on livelihoods and vulnerable coastal communities in Bangladesh. Characterizing and understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of TCs is essential for identifying gaps and opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of disaster management practices. This study advances our understanding of TC dynamics in Bangladesh by conducting an integrated analysis of disaster statistics, preparedness measures, and meteorological variables for all landfalling TCs from 1979 to 2022. Our findings indicate that while the frequency of TCs, their meteorological characteristics (e.g., intensity), and related human health and economic impact trends at national scale have remained relatively constant, the spatial impact footprint induced by a single TC has increased. This rise can be attributed to increased coastal exposures including population and assets and improved reporting of smaller-scale disasters at the sub-national level. During 2000–2013, substantial funding shortfalls for addressing disaster risk were noted, with the country’s disaster management budget heavily dependent on humanitarian and foreign aid. Although there have been fewer fatalities in recent years due to improvements in soft measures, challenges remain, including deficiencies in implementing state-of-the-art impact-based early warning systems and limited disaster management funding, especially during years with major TC disaster events. These findings underscore the complex interplay between meteorological hazards, societal exposure, and vulnerabilities, highlighting the challenges of managing disaster risk in Bangladesh. |
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| ISSN: | 2515-7620 |