Open AccessStudy of early flood warning dissemination system in B angladesh
Author(s) -
Rahman M.M.,
Goel N.K.,
Arya D.S.
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of flood risk management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.049
H-Index - 36
ISSN - 1753-318X
DOI - 10.1111/jfr3.12012
Subject(s) - flood myth , flood warning , warning system , environmental planning , business , environmental resource management , dissemination , set (abstract data type) , geography , environmental science , computer science , telecommunications , archaeology , programming language
A study has been conducted with the objective to assess the existing early flood warning dissemination system ( EFWDS ) in B angladesh and to suggest the suitable improvements in the same system based on review of literature, interaction with stakeholders of various organisations involved in flood forecasting and dissemination, and analysis of feedback from the flood‐affected people of D hobaura and S hibalaya subdistricts in B angladesh. The existing set‐up has been studied to assess the present activities and future expectations. The recommendation for active participation by all related organisations has been made in this study. Two studies have been conducted by surveying the opinion of flood vulnerable communities so that all elements of the EFWDS would provide useful flood warnings to all potential users.