Sustainable Flood control system for Bangladesh

Flood control system for Bangladesh

1. Sustainable Flood Control System for Bangladesh

2. Respected Team member Presented By, Respected Teacher Presented To, Ratul Chakraborty 202311127 Team Coordinator Md. Toufiq Hasan 202311112 Data Analyst Mohiuddin Ahmmad Sujan Lecturer, MIST Fardin Jeem 202311126 Technical Specialist Rafin Rahman 202311099 Policy Advisor Abu Naser Bhuiyan 202311109 Community Approach member Samiul Islam 202311104 Environmental Impact Assessor

3. Table of Contents Introduction Why Bangladesh Is Flood-Prone? Existing Flood Control Infrastructure Challenges and Limitations Strengthening Regional Water Cooperation Channel Management & Flood Controlling Structure Flood Risk Management Conclusion

4. Why We Need to Focus On Flood Control?

5. Why Bangladesh Is Flood-Prone? Geographical Location Monsoon Climate Riverbank Erosion and Siltation Upstream Water Management Climate Change

6. Existing Flood Control Infrastructure Embankments : 2 Dams and Reservoirs: Embankments manage river and coastal flooding. They protect agricultural areas from inundation and storm surges By controlling water flow, they lower the risk of flooding in downstream areas. Embankments regulate the flow of water to manage levels. 1

7. Drainage Channels Early Warning Systems Existing Flood Control Infrastructure Embankments channel excess water away from flood plainng . They reduce water accumulation, protecting land from flooding. Alerts enable residents to take preventive measures and evacuate if needed. Embankments facilitate early warning systems to notify communities of potential flooding. 4 3

8. Challenges and Limitations Inadequate Infrastructure Existing flood control infrastructure is often outdated. It frequently lacks the capacity to handle increasing flood risks. Maintenance and Funding Maintaining existing infrastructure requires substantial funding. There are often insufficient resources available for upkeep. Population Growth Rapid population growth puts more strain on land and resources. This strain exacerbates the risk and impact of flooding. Climate Change Climate change is causing more intense rainfall events. These events heighten the risk of flooding. .

9. What could be the possible ways to address the flood?

10. Strengthening Regional Water Cooperation Transboundary Agreements : Update existing treaties with neighboring countries for fair water sharing. Focus on key rivers like the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Teesta. Engage in multilateral talks through platforms like SAARC Joint Water Projects : Collaborate on shared projects like dams and flood control. Enhance irrigation and water storage systems for mutual benefit. Data Sharing : Establish real-time data sharing on river flow and rainfall. Improve flood prediction and preparedness with regional cooperation.

11. Environmental Protection : Work together to control river pollution and preserve ecosystems. Implement regional projects for biodiversity conservation. Climate Adaptation : Develop joint strategies to combat droughts and rising sea levels. Collaborate on climate change adaptation plans for shared water resources. Technical Exchange : Share expertise on water-saving technologies like rainwater harvesting. Exchange knowledge on sustainable water management techniques.

12. Channel Management & Flood Controlling Structure Do you know our major rivers have the power to be our greatest defence against floods? 1 .Dredging River 2.Embankments & Levees Before After

13. Inundation 3.Straightening River Channel Before After 4.Sloping River Flow Direction Flow Direction Before Sloping After Sloping

14. 5. Dams : 6.Reservoirs:

15. Flood Risk Management What is Flood Risk Management? It involves planning and actions to reduce the impact of flooding. Aims to protect people, homes, and businesses from flood damage. Risk Assessment Identifying areas that are likely to flood using maps and data. Prevention Measures Creating drainage systems to manage heavy rainfall. Emergency Preparedness Making evacuation plans and informing the community about safety. Having emergency supplies ready. Community Engagement Involving locals in planning and decision-making. Educating the public about flood risks and safety measures.

16. Conclusion Implementation of the following systems with modern technology will reduce the adverse effects of the flood. Proper maintenance and management is essential to run the system smoothly. Climate change adaptation is needed to reduce the intensive rain.

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