Performance of Coastal Structures during Cyclone Sidr

Islam, Akm Saiful; Bala, Sujit Kumar; Hussain, M.; Hossain, Mohammed Abed; Rahman, Md. Mahmudur

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“…Both the mangrove itself and its biodiversity have been and continue to be well studied as a result of their importance and the dramatic changes it has been facing (see Table 1; [7,26,27]). In 2007, a considerable area of the Sundarbans was affected by Cyclone Sidr (the cyclone struck on the 15th November; [28][29][30]). Damages on the ground were reported, and degradation resulting from Sidr has been assessed for part of the ecosystem using remote sensing approaches relying on optical sensors and inferring degradation based on imagery collected shortly after the event (see Table 1; [28][29][30]).…”

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“…In 2007, a considerable area of the Sundarbans was affected by Cyclone Sidr (the cyclone struck on the 15th November; [28][29][30]). Damages on the ground were reported, and degradation resulting from Sidr has been assessed for part of the ecosystem using remote sensing approaches relying on optical sensors and inferring degradation based on imagery collected shortly after the event (see Table 1; [28][29][30]). However, optical imagery for degradation assessment in mangroves is associated with several limitations that radar is unaffected by, such as cloud cover [23].…”

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Advanced Land Observing Satellite Phased Array Type L-Band SAR (ALOS PALSAR) to Inform the Conservation of Mangroves: Sundarbans as a Case Study

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Abstract:Mangroves are an important bulkhead against climate change: they afford protection for coastal areas from tidal waves and cyclones, and are among the most carbon-rich forests in the tropics. As such, protection of mangroves is an urgent priority. This work provides some new information on patterns of degradation in the Sundarbans, the largest contiguous mangrove forest in the world, which are home to more than 35 reptile species, 120 commercial fish species, 300 bird species and 32 mammal species. Using radar imagery, we contrast and quantify the recent impacts of cyclone Sidr and anthropogenic degradation on this ecosystem. Our results, inferred from changes in radar backscatter, confirm already reported trends in coastline retreat for this region, with areas losing as much as 200 m of coast per year. They also suggest rapid changes in mangrove dynamics for Bangladesh and India, highlighting an overall decrease in mangrove health in the east side of the Sundarbans, and an overall increase in this parameter for the west side of the Sundarbans. As global environmental change takes its toll in this part of the world, more detailed, regular information on mangroves' distribution and health is required: our study illustrates how different threats experienced by mangroves can be detected and mapped using radar-based information, to guide management action.

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“…While various aspects of Cyclone Sidr have received attention from hazard researchers (e.g. Islam, Bala, Hussain, Hossain, & Rahman, 2011;Paul, 2009Paul, , 2010Paul, Rahman, & Rakshit, 2011), post-cyclone housing issues have received little or no attention. This is surprising in the sense that after disasters occur, particularly in developing countries, public emergency and aid agencies rush food, medicine, and other emergency supplies to the survivors, and their high priority is often to provide permanent shelters for Environmental Hazards 167 the homeless (Schlein, 2008).…”

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Post-Sidr public housing assistance in Bangladesh: a case study

Nadiruzzaman

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2013

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Housing is not only a structure, but also a process tied up with social, cultural, psychological and economic attributes. Following Cyclone Sidr, the Government of Bangladesh has been using 'build back better' as a colloquial slogan to push forward the idea of resilience in post-disaster interventions, especially with regard to rebuilding houses. This paper examines how and whether the idea is reflected through the government's post-Sidr housing project at Gabtola. It problematizes the slogan from the accounts of community participation, local practicalities, culture, weather and potential future risks. Based on eight months of ethnographic fieldwork at Gabtola, this research found that the basic attributes of the 'build back better' slogan are absent with regard to the housing scheme's cost efficiency, management, livelihoods, public health aspects and tolerance against a super-cyclone. These findings will provide valuable insights into the problems associated with the implementation of post-cyclone public housing programmes in Bangladesh. Such insights can assist public authorities and other relevant organizations and donor agencies in revising and improving their post-disaster housing programmes in the wake of future disasters.

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“…However, it has not been used in disaster management field, and various livelihood variables related to disaster and livelihood were not yet been specifically defined nor their measurement methods developed (Shivakoti & Shrestha, 2005). Apart from the livelihoods, in the present trends of disaster research, various aspects of Cyclone Sidr have received the attention of hazard researchers such as cyclone early warning, non-response and evacuation behaviour (Paul & Dutt, 2010;Paul, 2014); causes of reduced deaths, injuries and illness pattern (Paul, 2009;Paul et al, 2011); coping response and adjustment strategies to cyclone and other disasters (Mallick et al, 2009;Paul & Routray, 2010a;Paul & Routray, 2010b); impacts of cyclone on coastal physical infrastructures and social conditions (Islam et al, 2011;Paul, 2012), post-Sidr nutritional status of women and children , household food security status of marginal farmers and so on (Uddin, 2012). However, post-cyclone livelihood capital status and strategies among residents of the affected areas has not been the focus of any study.…”

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Post-cyclone livelihood status and strategies in coastal Bangladesh

Paul

2015

Rajshahi Univ. j. life earth agric. sci.

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The objective of this paper is to assess post-cyclone livelihood capitals status, identify major livelihood groups, adversity and crisis, and present the livelihood strategies of coastal households. Based on a questionnaire survey at household level, a total 331 out of 792 households are selected through simple random sampling from three purposively selected villages in the central coast of Bangladesh. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are used to analyse data. The present study identifies wage labour, fisher and farmer as major livelihood groups. Among the three villages, Island reveals less livelihood capitals than inland and shoreline. Although natural capital of Island is relatively higher, however, scarcity of other capitals hinders proper utilization of the potentials of such capital. Social capital of Island is significantly lower than other two villages, which unveils relatively lesser social coherence of Islanders, and which is most important to survive in post-cyclone situation. Likewise, among the livelihood groups, wage labourer owes less livelihood capitals than farmer and fishermen. Majority of the households irrespective of their village locations identifies recurrent cyclones and induced storm surges as major adversities which significantly destroys their livelihoods. Therefore, households in study villages diversify income sources wherever possible and most importantly while face the crisis. In general, livelihoods of Islanders and Shoreline villagers, wage labourer and fish fry collectors are most vulnerable to any cyclone events. Hence, the present study advocates for identifying vulnerable locations and livelihood groups, and livelihood capitals building for such groups and promoting coordinated disaster risk reduction programs to mitigate cyclone impacts and providing assistance for rebuilding post-cyclone livelihoods.

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Performance of Coastal Structures during Cyclone Sidr

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Advanced Land Observing Satellite Phased Array Type L-Band SAR (ALOS PALSAR) to Inform the Conservation of Mangroves: Sundarbans as a Case Study

Advanced Land Observing Satellite Phased Array Type L-Band SAR (ALOS PALSAR) to Inform the Conservation of Mangroves: Sundarbans as a Case Study

Post-Sidr public housing assistance in Bangladesh: a case study

Post-cyclone livelihood status and strategies in coastal Bangladesh

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