Negative Surges in the Meghna Estuary in Bangladesh

Cyclone induced storm surge and flood forecasting in the northern Bay of Bengal

“…For forecasting cyclones and storm surges at the eastern coast of India, Dube et al (1994) used the analytical storm profile model of Jelesnianski and Taylor (1973). For simulation of cyclone induced storm surges in the northern Bay of Bengal, Flather (1994) applied the cyclone model of Holland (1980) whereas As-Salek (1997, 1998 used the model of Wadachi (1970). In the cyclone design studies in Bangladesh conducted in the Cyclone Shelter Preparatory Study (CSPS, 1998), the cyclone model of Young and Sobey (1981) was applied.…”

“…The model does not include simulation of flooding and drying processes. As-Salek (1997, 1998 used the model for simulation of the storm surge of the April 1991 cyclone. In these studies, the analytical cyclone model by Wadachi (1970) was applied.…”

Model study of the asymmetry in tropical cyclone‐induced positive and negative surges

“…AsSalek () showed that negative surges are affected by factors such as the cyclone's inflow angle, central pressure, radius of maximum winds, speed of translation, propagation path, angle of coastal crossing and interaction with astronomical tides. However, the study was specific to selected points on the unique coastal geometry of the Meghna estuary, making it difficult to apply the same conclusions to other coastal cases.…”

“…Draining of coastal aquifers can lead to the depletion of drinking water supply and is detrimental to coastal communities dependent on it (Pousa et al , ). Negative surges can also destroy coastal aquacultures, which are major economic contributors to countries such as Bangladesh (AsSalek, ).…”