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Title

Assessing and mapping the vulnerability index of Bangladesh to natural and climate-induced disasters: A spatial analysis at the subdistrict level.

Authors

IMAM, MD. HASAN; AHSAN, URMEE; HOQUE, FARHANA; ROY, SABUJ; KHANUM, NAZNINE; RAHMAN, MUHAMMAD MOSHIUR; AZIZ, MAZHARUL; RAHMAN, MD. MIZANUR; MOIN, TANVIR SIDDIKE; RAHMAN, MD. MAFIZUR

Abstract

This study assesses and maps the vulnerability index of Bangladesh at the subdistrict level to a range of natural and climate-induced disasters. Four vulnerability index maps are created using principal component analysis and categorized into five risk levels: (1) no/very low risk, (2) low risk, (3) moderate risk, (4) high risk and (5) very high risk for each sub-district. The results reveal that the south east region is highly vulnerable to cyclones, Haor region stands out as the most vulnerable area for flash floods, with numerous subdistricts facing very high to high risk levels; northern and north-eastern regions are prone to cold waves, while the western part of Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to heat waves. This comprehensive spatial analysis provides critical information for disaster risk reduction and adaptation strategies, assisting decision-makers in identifying the most vulnerable areas and prioritizing interventions. The findings of this study might be useful for policymakers as well as planners.

Subjects

HEAT waves (Meteorology); NATURAL disasters; PRINCIPAL components analysis; CLIMATE change; FLOODS

Publication

Journal of Agrometeorology, 2024, Vol 26, Issue 4, p459

ISSN

0972-1665

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.54386/jam.v26i4.2710

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